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W279 LDA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

254,086 mi
Last recorded254,086 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 LDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 254,086 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 238,073 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 225,035 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 213,123 miles

extensive underbody repairs

Pass 27 Jan 2022 206,083 miles

extensive underbody repairs

Pass 16 Jan 2021 199,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 199,643 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 192,121 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 182,709 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 168,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front,rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 155,977 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 144,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 137,579 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 130,387 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 123,736 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,135 miles

steering box has slight leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 112,261 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 105,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 105,956 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 972,326 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,992 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 86,400 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 86,400 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 65,711 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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W279 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W279 LDA, 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 W279 LDA registered?

W279 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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