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W359 LUT

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,949 mi
Last recorded41,949 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 LUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,949 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 41,949 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 41,199 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 40,784 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 40,783 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,411 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,470 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,532 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,930 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,583 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,235 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,032 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,746 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,912 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,286 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,676 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,193 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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W359 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W359 LUT, 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 W359 LUT registered?

W359 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W359 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W359 LUT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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