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W935 PRV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,240 mi
Last recorded115,240 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW935 PRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 115,240 miles

steering damper noisy

Fail 14 Jul 2026 115,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

steering damper noisy

Pass 8 Jul 2025 113,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle 'A' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 113,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle 'A' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 110,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 110,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 107,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 107,982 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 106,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of hub. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 105,771 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,294 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 104,294 miles

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,321 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 88,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,853 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 78,853 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of hub (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface cracks in tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,947 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 68,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,878 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,018 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 66,216 miles

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

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

hand brake ajustment

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,379 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,261 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,067 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 60,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,249 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 49,858 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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W935 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PRV, 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 W935 PRV registered?

W935 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W935 PRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W935 PRV shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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