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W976 UBM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,523 mi
Last recorded165,523 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 UBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 165,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 164,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 159,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 157,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 152,739 miles

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

Nearside Front play in steering damper bushes

Water leak

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2016 150,078 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 May 2015 141,630 miles

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

n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 125,149 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 120,486 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear seats removed

Pass 15 May 2013 120,486 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

rear seats removed

Pass 21 Nov 2011 108,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside and nearside tyres slightly perished

streeing damper has a slightly worn rubber bush

Pass 16 Nov 2010 101,925 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 101,925 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,111 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 95,062 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 86,594 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 86,588 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,929 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 79,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 62,453 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 62,453 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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W976 UBM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W976 UBM, 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 W976 UBM registered?

W976 UBM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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