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W383 LDA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,476 mi
Last recorded155,476 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 LDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 155,476 miles

2x rear suspension bump stops missing

Central Lower bolt on crossmember corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 155,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

2x rear suspension bump stops missing

Central Lower bolt on crossmember corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 153,628 miles

All tyres are over 10 years old

Central Middle cross member corroded

Front Both front outer Axle swivel joint leaking

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

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 153,433 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern seem up sides down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern seem up sides down (4.1.2 (c))

All tyres are over 10 years old

Central Middle cross member corroded

Front Both front outer Axle swivel joint leaking

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

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2023 150,909 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak

front prop bearing has slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2022 147,041 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 146,546 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 146,546 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,770 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 124,914 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 124,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen was blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 113,984 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

minor oil leak from engine

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Apr 2016 111,018 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 110,871 miles

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

front-to-rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 110,867 miles

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

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

front-to-rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,242 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,714 miles

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

both front tyre inner side walls perished/cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2012 99,714 miles

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

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

both front tyre inner side walls perished/cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2011 92,888 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 83,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 83,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,296 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 72,296 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,842 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,392 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,094 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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W383 LDA 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 71.4%.

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 W383 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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What year was W383 LDA registered?

W383 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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