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W965 EOX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

116,898 mi
Last recorded116,898 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW965 EOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 116,898 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 116,233 miles

nearside front brake pad getting close to limit

under neath of vehicle under sealed

Fail 15 Sep 2022 116,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leaks but not excessive

under neath of vehicle under sealed in areas

Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 112,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front FRONT DIFFERENTIAL HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,609 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 96,536 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,383 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 84,311 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,645 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,637 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,853 miles

slight play in offside steering arm ball joint

Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,396 miles

both wiper blades poor

Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,901 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 23,352 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 15,908 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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W965 EOX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W965 EOX, 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 W965 EOX registered?

W965 EOX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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