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W892 ONC

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

174,561 mi
Last recorded174,561 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW892 ONC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 174,561 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 174,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 168,286 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 164,391 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 164,390 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 158,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 152,769 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 152,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides chassisbody mounts (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides rear chassis in many places (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 145,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Coolant leak cap missing ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 145,436 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage reverse lens smashed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Coolant leak cap missing ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 137,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 137,563 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 129,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 129,233 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 121,314 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 121,295 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 113,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 104,837 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 104,837 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,231 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 95,231 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,244 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 76,609 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 66,356 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 66,356 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,481 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 56,481 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 46,330 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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W892 ONC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W892 ONC, 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 W892 ONC registered?

W892 ONC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W892 ONC shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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