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W399 LDA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,591 mi
Last recorded118,591 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 LDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 118,591 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper getting corroded on inner reinforcements.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective With humidity inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Inside engine bay, the flexible unit. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced After front wheel under the body there is an extension of the chassis to the outer part of body that is getting excessively corroded on top part. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before wheel were should be supported to the axle, but the support is broken. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near connection to hose above differential. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Excessive play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear On both sides, there is a place on body under rear side doors zone visible trough wheel arch that is very corroded.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced There is a bar between chassis and body across all the body at the zone of the three rear seats that is getting excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 118,589 miles

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

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Both middle additional main beam lamps, ( are upside down ). Also the nearside one is not working. (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged. (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body component likely to become detached Mud guard flap excessively deteriorated. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracking on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper getting corroded on inner reinforcements.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective With humidity inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Inside engine bay, the flexible unit. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced After front wheel under the body there is an extension of the chassis to the outer part of body that is getting excessively corroded on top part. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before wheel were should be supported to the axle, but the support is broken. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near connection to hose above differential. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Excessive play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear On both sides, there is a place on body under rear side doors zone visible trough wheel arch that is very corroded.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced There is a bar between chassis and body across all the body at the zone of the three rear seats that is getting excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 108,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 108,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,146 miles

Clutch operation stiff.

Nearside headlamp operation dull.

All tyres in poor condition and heavily cracking.

Offside and nearside rear outer brake pads worn close to limit.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Rear axle leaking oil.

Fail 23 May 2017 99,137 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering locking device insecure Steering drop arm locking washer in poor condition. (2.2.C.1g)

Steering wheel locking device insecure Steering wheel insecure. (2.1.6)

All tyres in poor condition and heavily cracking.

Clutch operation stiff.

Nearside headlamp operation dull.

Offside and nearside rear outer brake pads worn close to limit.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Rear axle leaking oil.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 98,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis to cross-member (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis to cross-member (6.6.6)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished.Uneven tread wear inner.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,416 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,438 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 86,418 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,966 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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W399 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W399 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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W399 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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