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W929 MAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,522 mi
Last recorded81,522 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW929 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material meets criteria at time of test, Recommend Replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency 43%. Passed on 3 wheel locks.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 81,511 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material meets criteria at time of test, Recommend Replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,434 miles

Handbrake efficiency 17%. May require adjustments/repairs

Service brake efficiency 54%. Rear brakes may require adjustments/repairs

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,175 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,387 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,387 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 55,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,600 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,749 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 35,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,272 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,373 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 33,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,338 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 25,329 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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W929 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W929 MAW, 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 W929 MAW registered?

W929 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W929 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W929 MAW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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