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W959 YSB

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,472 mi
Last recorded82,472 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 YSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 82,472 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 82,472 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Latch faulty (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,391 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 82,389 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 82,173 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 82,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure Rubbing on tyre (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Wipers worn

Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,232 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 79,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 79,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

door hinges have slight lift all

rear bump stops missing

rear seats removed

spare wheel mounting plate flexing door panel

Fail 13 Feb 2018 66,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

door hinges have slight lift all

rear bump stops missing

rear seats removed

spare wheel mounting plate flexing door panel

Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,507 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,379 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2014 42,163 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2014 42,163 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,535 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,399 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 28,344 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,344 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,318 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 148,087 miles

nearside and offside hub seal slight sepage

Pass 14 Aug 2007 120,333 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,378 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 8,146 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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W959 YSB 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 66.7%.

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 W959 YSB, 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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W959 YSB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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