MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,635 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring worn x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear cross member welding repairs inner
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
chassis hard corrosion n/s and o/s
exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
both rear brake pipes across axle rusty
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W897 EEO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 W897 EEO, 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 W897 EEO registered?
W897 EEO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is W897 EEO safe to buy?
The MOT history for W897 EEO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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