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W991 DAR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,898 mi
Last recorded41,898 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW991 DAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,398 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 40,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,678 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,482 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 33,391 miles

Front number plate broken, corner held by tape

Handbrake requires adjustment, lever on max travel

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,391 miles

Front number plate broken, corner held by tape

Handbrake requires adjustment, lever on max travel

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,352 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 17,216 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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W991 DAR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W991 DAR, 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

How do I check the history of W991 DAR?

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What year was W991 DAR registered?

W991 DAR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W991 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W991 DAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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