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W957 AOA

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

257,714 mi
Last recorded257,714 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW957 AOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 257,714 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 250,508 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 246,380 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 242,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 242,345 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 238,520 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 234,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 230,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 226,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 223,436 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Mar 2018 223,434 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Mar 2017 219,343 miles

wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 6 Mar 2017 219,341 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Mar 2016 212,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 210,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 206,584 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 203,449 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 203,449 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 200,170 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 200,169 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 196,541 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 187,231 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 179,032 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 169,699 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 162,867 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 162,867 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 157,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W957 AOA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W957 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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W957 AOA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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