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W952 AOA

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,699 mi
Last recorded105,699 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 AOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,699 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 105,963 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,704 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 101,078 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,634 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 97,568 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Apr 2010 92,033 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,082 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 84,082 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 578,017 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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W952 AOA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W952 AOA, 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 W952 AOA registered?

W952 AOA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W952 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W952 AOA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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