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W967 AOA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,758 mi
Last recorded166,758 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW967 AOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 166,758 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 162,832 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2020 154,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery housing corroded.( hole).

front wiper motor noisy

fuel pump noisy

Fail 6 Dec 2020 154,749 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements margin (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery housing corroded.( hole).

front wiper motor noisy

fuel pump noisy

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 149,377 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 142,155 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 136,539 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 136,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,039 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 118,821 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2015 118,821 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 117,012 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)

bonnet stay retaining clip broken,bad oil leak off engine?

Pass 23 Jul 2013 115,514 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front swivel seal leaking oil

slight play on drop arm ball joint

Pass 1 Aug 2012 114,295 miles

Oil leak

offside front swivel oil seal leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2012 114,295 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside front swivel oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 102,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 98,480 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 910,679 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 910,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 84,919 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 84,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W967 AOA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W967 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 W967 AOA registered?

W967 AOA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W967 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W967 AOA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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