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W883 WRV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,099 mi
Last recorded35,099 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 WRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 35,099 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 35,068 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 35,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 34,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 30,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 27,181 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 24,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,252 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 22,251 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 20,416 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 17,791 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2016 17,263 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 16,858 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 16,097 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,768 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 15,028 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 13,608 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 13,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 11,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 9,846 miles

offside rear tyre has cut to outer side wall

Pass 5 Feb 2008 8,466 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,149 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 5,889 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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W883 WRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W883 WRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W883 WRV registered?

W883 WRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W883 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W883 WRV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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