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W269 LAP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,564 mi
Last recorded194,564 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW269 LAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 194,564 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 192,302 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 192,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 186,548 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed FRONT AND REAR (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 182,407 miles

Front steering damper bush slightly worn

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 182,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Indicator switch inoperative stalk does not stay on unaided (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper corner of cross member near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front steering damper bush slightly worn

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front swivel joint leaking on to road wheel

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 178,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position to offside (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower side step bar slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Lower step bar slightly corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

parking brake lever travel too high

Pass 7 Aug 2020 173,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2020 173,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2019 167,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 167,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play in diff support joint

Pass 8 Aug 2018 146,043 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 146,031 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users DIESEL LEAK AT FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OVERDRIVE UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 130,913 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 130,910 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH REAR (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 118,479 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,956 miles

unable to check all seatbelts

Fail 9 Jul 2015 112,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

severe engine oil leak

unable to check all seatbelts

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,429 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 93,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,130 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,909 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 75,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front wiper arm has a play

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2010 75,494 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside front wiper arm has a play

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,136 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 67,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 58,626 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,146 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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W269 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W269 LAP, 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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W269 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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