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W969 AOA

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

208,995 mi
Last recorded208,995 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 AOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 208,995 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 208,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 201,375 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 201,374 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 196,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 196,597 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 193,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 190,702 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Nov 2019 188,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Nov 2018 187,870 miles

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

Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing engine bay (2.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 184,886 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 180,252 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 168,999 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 168,991 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s n/s (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 161,190 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 155,994 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 149,557 miles

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 28 Jan 2012 143,957 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 142,466 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 140,346 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 133,020 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 133,020 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 118,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 118,924 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 104,265 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 96,675 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 96,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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W969 AOA 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 74.1%.

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 W969 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 W969 AOA registered?

W969 AOA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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