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W995 RCA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,071 mi
Last recorded92,071 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW995 RCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,071 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 92,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 90,961 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 90,941 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 90,645 miles

slight corrosion offside front outrigger

Pass 2 Jun 2020 87,515 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,738 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 85,738 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 72,778 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 72,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,445 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 62,443 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 61,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,989 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,847 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,059 miles

all 4 tyres cracked on side wall

Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,037 miles

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

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

n/s/f , o/s/f , n/s/r , o/s/r .tyres cracked on sidewalls and tread

rear silencer to mid pipe flange corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,037 miles

both rear discs corroided

Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,323 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,097 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 34,103 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 29,677 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 25,130 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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W995 RCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W995 RCA, 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 W995 RCA registered?

W995 RCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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