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W963 AHD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,429 mi
Last recorded59,429 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 AHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 59,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive And front axle/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 58,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 52,952 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 52,952 miles

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,377 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 49,370 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 477,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight dampness around both front hub seals

Fail 4 Sep 2015 47,727 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight dampness around both front hub seals

Pass 30 Aug 2014 46,125 miles

both sides front axle oil seals slightley leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,947 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,853 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,713 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 42,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 415,010 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,126 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,967 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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W963 AHD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W963 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 W963 AHD registered?

W963 AHD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W963 AHD safe to buy?

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