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W294 LDA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

93,958 mi
Last recorded93,958 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 LDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 93,958 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 93,953 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swivel bushes/bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel bushes/bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Very low effort on rear brakes

Pass 29 Jan 2025 92,197 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn requires attention (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

steering box damp

Pass 31 Jan 2024 90,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre 10 years old

Rear Exhaust rubbing on chassis

Fail 31 Jan 2024 90,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both NSF track rod boots split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre 10 years old

Rear Exhaust rubbing on chassis

Pass 25 Jan 2023 89,706 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,623 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 88,616 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,096 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 88,096 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 87,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,386 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 87,386 miles

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

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,173 miles

both front turning spheres damp

n/s inner pannel holed

n/s/f track arm ball joint boot perishing

slight play at both front wheels

Fail 10 Jul 2015 86,171 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

back box flange in very poor condition

both front turning spheres damp

brake fluid low

exhaust leak at egr to manifold

exhaust leak at front pipe flexi

n/s inner panel holed

very slight play at front wheels

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,728 miles

boot heavlly corroded and hinge off

corroded at n/s b pillar(non structual)

corroded round gromit at bulkhead(non structual)

damp at power steering pump

damp at steering joints

exhaust system in very poor condition

slight leak at mid box,flexi and manifold

slight play at rear seat backings

various brake pipes starting to corrode

very slight play at both front wheels

Fail 21 Jul 2014 83,728 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

boot heavlly corroded and hinge off

corroded at n/s b pillar(non structual)

corroded round gromit at bulkhead(non structual)

damp at power steering pump

damp at steering joints

exhaust system in very poor condition

slight leak at mid box,flexi and manifold

slight play at rear seat backings

various brake pipes starting to corrode

very slight play at both front wheels

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,042 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear reg starting to de-laminate

slight leak at front pipe flexi

various brake pipes starting to corrode

various signs of oil leaks

various underside and body panels starting to corrode

very slight play at o/s/f wheel

Fail 19 Jul 2013 80,042 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

rear reg starting to de-laminate

slight leak at front pipe flexi

various brake pipes starting to corrode

various signs of oil leaks

various underside and body panels starting to corrode

very slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,356 miles

n/s tre boot starting to perish

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear reg starting to de laminate

various body corrosion

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jun 2012 76,346 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Upper Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant bottle insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,240 miles

exhaust system heavlly corroded

foot pedal soft

frt wipers streaky

o/s/f chassis leg starting to corrode

rear discs starting to corrode

rear seat back rests slight movement

slight play at steering wheel

various brake pipes starting to corrode

very slight play at o/s/f wheel

Fail 27 Jun 2011 73,240 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust system heavlly corroded

foot pedal soft

frt wipers streaky

o/s/f chassis leg starting to corrode

rear discs starting to corrode

rear seat back rests slight movement

slight play at steering wheel

various brake pipes starting to corrode

very slight play at o/s/f wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2011 73,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f external door hondle insecure

rear discs pitted and worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,315 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 69,077 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 61,151 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,846 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 56,846 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bulkshead corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,977 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W294 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 W294 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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W294 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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