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W38 LTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,041 mi
Last recorded147,041 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 147,041 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 147,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 145,080 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear propshaft UJ's have play

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre age cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2016 145,077 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bar (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bar (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear propshaft UJ's have play

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 138,917 miles

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

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

ruffness to steering

Fail 8 Mar 2014 138,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

ruffness to steering

Pass 8 Mar 2013 130,252 miles

nearside rear shocker bushes wearing

pilot drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2012 128,389 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 120,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 109,687 miles

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

hamd brake lever release button incomplete

play in rear prop rear u/j

steering damper bushes worn

steering drop arm gaiter split

Pass 8 Jan 2009 100,561 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 90,839 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 80,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 72,376 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside swivel seal leaking

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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W38 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W38 LTA, 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 W38 LTA registered?

W38 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W38 LTA safe to buy?

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