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W948 RNV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

183,859 mi
Last recorded183,859 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 RNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 183,859 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 175,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 170,061 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Mar 2024 170,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 162,852 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 156,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 146,145 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 146,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In engine bay area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 141,887 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 141,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

brake discs corroded

very corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 141,555 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

very corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 141,184 miles

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

both front tyres worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

play in o/s/r top shock mount

rear brake discs corroded

very corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 140,491 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 140,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 136,951 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 125,291 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 125,270 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 119,318 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 119,300 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 108,215 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 108,198 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 97,239 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 97,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 93,524 miles

off side front inner axle joint has slight oil leak.

very slight possible fuel leak at off side rear filter area.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 83,862 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 83,862 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2007 74,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 65,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 54,476 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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W948 RNV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W948 RNV, 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 W948 RNV registered?

W948 RNV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W948 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W948 RNV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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