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W885 WRV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

19,064 mi
Last recorded19,064 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 WRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 19,064 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 17,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 16,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 16,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 15,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 14,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 13,889 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 13,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 11,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 9,945 miles

numerous minor cuts in nearside front tyre

slight leak from nearside front swivel housing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 9,622 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Fail 11 Mar 2016 9,622 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2015 9,196 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 8,766 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 8,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 7,538 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,838 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 5,911 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 5,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 5,194 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 4,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 4,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 3,253 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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W885 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 W885 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W885 WRV registered?

W885 WRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W885 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W885 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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