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W897 OCA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,239 mi
Last recorded123,239 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 OCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 123,239 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering damper bush small play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 121,282 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 121,099 miles

Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury Rear step insecure (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame X member end panel outer skin breaking up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Outer skin minor defects starting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 118,866 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 117,481 miles

a, frame ball joint boot split

Pass 7 Jul 2021 115,729 miles

Hand brake reserve travel getting low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg to rear X member(bottom edge) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 177,718 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Hand brake reserve travel getting low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg to rear X member(bottom edge) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 113,844 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 112,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer swivel housing leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer swivel housing leaking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 111,613 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 111,460 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to rear cross member

n/s & o/s front tyres perished on side walls

Pass 29 May 2014 110,297 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 110,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2013 107,846 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s & o/s front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 29 May 2013 107,846 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,448 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 104,806 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 103,192 miles

n/s front spot lamp not working on main beam.

n/s rear brake squeaking.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 100,624 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 100,623 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 98,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 96,151 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 96,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 91,915 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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W897 OCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

W897 OCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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