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W322 LAP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,725 mi
Last recorded85,725 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW322 LAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 85,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 85,251 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 85,251 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,628 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 84,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,221 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 84,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,862 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,125 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,689 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 82,241 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,613 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 814,015 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,466 miles

Nearside engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,717 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 79,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Mud flap insecure at offside chassis

Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 5 Dec 2013 78,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 78,248 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 76,946 miles

Nearside front head lamp slitly loose

Slit bend in nearside of track rod

Fail 10 Dec 2012 76,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front head lamp slitly loose

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slit bend in nearside of track rod

Fail 6 Dec 2011 75,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slit bend in track rod on nearside (will affect wheel alinement)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 75,483 miles

Slit bend in track rod on nearside (will affect wheel alinement)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,770 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,634 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,543 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 67,967 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,927 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 62,126 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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W322 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W322 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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What year was W322 LAP registered?

W322 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W322 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W322 LAP shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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