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W923 VHN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,488 mi
Last recorded104,488 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW923 VHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 104,488 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 102,338 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 99,443 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 97,760 miles

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

o/s side storage compartment corroded but forms no part of integral structure

Fail 22 May 2020 97,755 miles

Exhaust system insecure 1st joint 1 bolt loose 1 bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember excess corrosion inner and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

o/s side storage compartment corroded but forms no part of integral structure

Pass 14 May 2019 97,563 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 96,848 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 95,676 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,716 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,697 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near servo on bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

additional wiring under vehicle untidy

both front bottom shocker bushes perished

exhaust manifold blowing slightly

exhaust pipe flanges corroded

front and rear diffs have small oil leaks

front shock absorber turrets corroded

rear cross member corroded n/s inside

Fail 24 Sep 2014 88,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

additional wiring under vehicle untidy

both front bottom shocker bushes perished

exhaust manifold blowing slightly

exhaust pipe flanges corroded

front and rear diffs have small oil leaks

front shock absorber turrets corroded

rear cross member corroded n/s inside

Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

additional wiring untidy and unprotected but not rubbing and secure

engine oil leaks

n/s swivel housing slightly damp

o/s and n/s front shocker upper mounting turrets slightly corroded

o/s floor panel showing signs of corrosion

o/s front tyre tread perished

rear diff.input seal slightly damp

slight damage to o/s rear wing panel but no sharp edges

Fail 24 Aug 2012 81,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

additional wiring under vehicle unprotected

slight body damage to o/s rear but no sharp edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

additional wiring under vehicle unprotected

slight body damage to o/s rear but no sharp edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,259 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 78,259 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extra wiring under vehicle unprotected and rubbing slightly

front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

o/s drag link end gaitor split

one spot light atfront of vehicle inoperative

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear diff.input seal leaking

reverse light blue

slight play in steering damper eye bush

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,345 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 70,343 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clip missing from n/s front brake pipe, but still secure

coolant level low

damage to body work o/s rear corner

engine oil leak (oil filter and turbo drain pipe)

slight oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 60,727 miles

LIGHTING SWITCH IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,727 miles

LIGHTING SWITCH IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,019 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak o/s/f hub

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 VHN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W923 VHN, 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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W923 VHN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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