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W935 OAA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW935 OAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 120,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 119,977 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 119,806 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 119,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 118,925 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,610 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 112,884 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 112,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,558 miles

Both front swivels leaking

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front arm/steering box joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,126 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front hub seals leaking

Fail 25 Oct 2017 103,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front hub seals leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,679 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,322 miles

nearside front hub seal slight leak

offside front hub seal slight leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 101,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front spot lamps loose

Pass 18 Jun 2012 98,905 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 98,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,153 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

vehicle has no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 786,002 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 78,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W935 OAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W935 OAA, 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 W935 OAA registered?

W935 OAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W935 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W935 OAA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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