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W968 MAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,503 miles

2 chips in screen

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

o/s n/s front shocker / spring turrets corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,058 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s rear upper (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,784 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s rear upper (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s rear inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,198 miles

Rear outer x-member corroded in two places

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,198 miles

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

Rear x member rusted in 2 places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 73,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear x member rusted in 2 places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,196 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,638 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,595 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,312 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,198 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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W968 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W968 MAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W968 MAW registered?

W968 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W968 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W968 MAW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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