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W382 LUT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

102,537 mi
Last recorded102,537 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW382 LUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 102,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,519 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main-line pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bad surface corrosion to chassis

play detected at steering wheel to safe limit

rear axle centre upper ball joint rubber perished

Fail 12 Jul 2023 102,517 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main-line pipe along top of chassis to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated from chassis to axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front bar ends from drop arm to near side hub both ends worn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bad surface corrosion to chassis

play detected at steering wheel to safe limit

rear axle centre upper ball joint rubber perished

Pass 11 Jul 2022 102,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,052 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,447 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 100,446 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated bulk head to floor both sides (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head by brake peddles (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,457 miles

driver side floor has corrosion in non load bearing area

Pass 3 Aug 2017 98,381 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 98,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis chassis/crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure weak in opperation (2.7.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,044 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 97,043 miles

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

prop-shaft rear U/J excessively worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 95,631 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 95,630 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,430 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 94,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,385 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 93,384 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,888 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 903,720 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 88,675 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,002 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 85,705 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 May 2008 78,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2008 78,265 miles

Centre Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 71,882 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 71,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 65,848 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 65,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to seat belt webbing

hazzard warning powers up ignition system (engine will not shut off with hazzards on)

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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W382 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 W382 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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W382 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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