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W912 OCA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

238,255 mi
Last recorded238,255 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW912 OCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 238,255 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 226,023 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 225,759 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 211,009 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 195,791 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 17,966 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 178,671 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 178,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 175,730 miles

Front Anti roll bar bushes soft and worn but no play.

Rear Anti roll bar bushes soft and worn but no play.

Fail 22 Mar 2021 175,710 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Floorpan. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension turret. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 173,158 miles

Exhaust joint corroded.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft to rear diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 173,158 miles

Exhaust joint corroded.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft to rear diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 169,160 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 169,160 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 168,984 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 168,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 165,293 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 162,032 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of age cracking and worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 154,953 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 189,401 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 151,270 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 148,003 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 144,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 134,976 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 123,589 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 112,916 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 102,594 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 89,726 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 74,800 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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W912 OCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 W912 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W912 OCA registered?

W912 OCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W912 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W912 OCA shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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