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W923 DBW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,022 mi
Last recorded110,022 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW923 DBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 110,022 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 110,022 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 108,929 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,835 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 104,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 101,414 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 95,912 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,502 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 89,502 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 85,536 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 85,536 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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W923 DBW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W923 DBW, 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

How do I check the history of W923 DBW?

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What year was W923 DBW registered?

W923 DBW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W923 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W923 DBW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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