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W975 AHD

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,036 mi
Last recorded124,036 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW975 AHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 124,036 miles

chassis , floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2024 119,357 miles

chassis , floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2024 116,845 miles

chassis , floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2022 113,824 miles

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

Offside Front Floor panel corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central body mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 113,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Floor panel corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central body mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 113,628 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 113,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 113,138 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 107,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 105,237 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 102,259 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,320 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,973 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,976 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,976 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,660 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,242 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,074 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,483 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,190 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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W975 AHD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W975 AHD, 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 W975 AHD registered?

W975 AHD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W975 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W975 AHD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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