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W995 PDL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

203,541 mi
Last recorded203,541 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW995 PDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 203,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corrosion to pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corrosion to pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

General corrosion to doors but not insecure

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Heavily corroded around body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Heavily corroded around body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 202,596 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f diff ends corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 202,584 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bull bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of diff (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

n/s/f and o/s/f diff ends corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 201,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut on to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 201,073 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut on to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 198,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 198,726 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 196,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All,nuts,on,calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 196,752 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on diff (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm from rear biff bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure brake baking plate (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on diff (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm from rear biff bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPE NUTS ONTO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on diff (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened DIFF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill bar front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on diff (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened DIFF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill bar front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

head light out put deteriorated on beam setter

Pass 18 Jan 2021 193,689 miles

front brake disc deteriorated

prop shaft uj worn

Fail 16 Dec 2020 193,670 miles

All direction indicators not working wont work on the stork but work off the hazardeds (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj/ rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 191,621 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 191,621 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 189,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 187,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 186,936 miles

Front not stopping in automatic stop position but can manually

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed B pillar (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 186,933 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings B pillar (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings whole chassis from front to rear holed and corroded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front not stopping in automatic stop position but can manually

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Fail 17 May 2016 186,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cup (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cup (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.6.6)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and x2 brackets (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 186,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise closer inspection to fuel filter possible fuel leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 186,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise closer inspection to fuel filter possible fuel leak

Pass 21 May 2014 182,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all door pin hinges worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2014 182,781 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all door pin hinges worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 166,491 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 166,177 miles

Centre Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 May 2012 154,934 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2012 154,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 138,639 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 138,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 119,363 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 119,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,525 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 100,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 13 May 2008 84,127 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 84,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 60,691 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 60,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W995 PDL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 W995 PDL, 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 W995 PDL?

You can check the full history of W995 PDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W995 PDL registered?

W995 PDL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W995 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W995 PDL shows 37 tests with a 51.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W995 PDL have outstanding finance?

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