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W971 MAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

198,912 mi
Last recorded198,912 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 198,912 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 198,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 196,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 191,349 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 187,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 183,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 183,933 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 180,908 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 180,875 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 173,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear on inner flank of chassis covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded near to the joint to the rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 173,195 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame Ball joint worn out and boot shredded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Too much "equipment"in windscreen area. Various stickers also obstructing vision. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear on inner flank of chassis covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded near to the joint to the rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 169,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat -Nav equipment et al. ()

Pass 12 May 2017 164,969 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 2 May 2017 164,760 miles

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUT RIGGER (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 159,230 miles

Multiple oil leaks

Rear bake pads low

Surface corrosion in several areas on the chassis

Pass 27 Apr 2015 152,598 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

wipes starting to split

Pass 30 Apr 2014 144,145 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 144,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 136,256 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 136,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 126,854 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 121,575 miles

Offside front door lower hinge worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 114,226 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 106,839 miles

Most brake pipes are heavey greased.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 106,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Most brake pipes are heavey greased.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,667 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 98,667 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

os swivel seal leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2007 92,277 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 81,316 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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W971 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W971 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.

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W971 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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