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W951 AHD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,827 mi
Last recorded124,827 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW951 AHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 124,827 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 124,827 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 119,274 miles

chassis corroded both sides at rear

Fail 27 Jan 2016 119,270 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

chassis corroded both sides at rear

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 106,067 miles

FRONT PLATE BROKEN AT BOTTOM EDGE SLIGHT LEAK ON PAS BOX FRONT PROPSHAFT REAR UJ SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 6 Feb 2013 99,904 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,364 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake disc inner braking surface corroded and juddering slightly

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 94,364 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside rear brake disc inner braking surface corroded and juddering slightly

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 92,376 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis corroded

Engine leaking oil

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,046 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,940 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 72,804 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,481 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 67,481 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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W951 AHD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W951 AHD, 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 W951 AHD registered?

W951 AHD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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