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W37 LAM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

125,058 mi
Last recorded125,058 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW37 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 125,058 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 125,054 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 124,951 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BothSides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 124,122 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 124,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 123,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 119,125 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,385 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 116,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,416 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 113,398 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,318 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 110,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 107,879 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 107,874 miles

Central Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,964 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated

steering damper bush worn

Fail 17 Nov 2015 99,964 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated

steering damper bush worn

Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,973 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 92,973 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,099 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 88,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,826 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,064 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,039 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 59,699 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 576,250 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,438 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 53,283 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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W37 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W37 LAM, 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 W37 LAM registered?

W37 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W37 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W37 LAM shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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