MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,102 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Front Lower registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W397 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W397 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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How do I check the history of W397 LDA?
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What year was W397 LDA registered?
W397 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2000.
Is W397 LDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W397 LDA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W397 LDA have outstanding finance?
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