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W974 MAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,028 mi
Last recorded121,028 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2023 121,028 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring lower mount cup corroded badly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bushes cracked badly (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring cup/mount corroded badly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. Gearbox. Front diff and rear diff all leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil on min

Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,662 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 120,450 miles

Offside Front hub seal weeping oil

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ladder frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

bird nest built on exhaust downpipe, risk of fire

Fail 9 Sep 2021 120,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front hub seal weeping oil

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ladder frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

bird nest built on exhaust downpipe, risk of fire

Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,281 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

minor oil leak from engine

rear diff leaking slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2020 120,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

minor oil leak from engine

rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2019 119,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear half shaft seal weeping

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2019 119,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing wiper arm fallen off (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear half shaft seal weeping

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2017 118,697 miles

Offside Front brake pipe rust protected

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipe rust protected

Pass 13 Apr 2015 108,223 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 108,223 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,424 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 106,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 103,424 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 102,030 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 100,187 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 97,944 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 94,233 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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W974 MAW 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 66.7%.

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 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 W974 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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W974 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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