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W984 PGF

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,392 mi
Last recorded187,392 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW984 PGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 187,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jan 2015 187,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jan 2014 187,441 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 185,430 miles

both front hubs leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2012 185,430 miles

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

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

both front hubs leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2012 184,767 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

both front hubs leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2011 161,590 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 127,080 miles

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

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

both front disc worn

Fail 19 Oct 2010 127,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front disc worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 116,619 miles

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

drivers door handle loose

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2008 110,121 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,912 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 103,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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W984 PGF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W984 PGF, 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 W984 PGF registered?

W984 PGF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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