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W415 LBC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,160 mi
Last recorded118,160 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW415 LBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 118,160 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 118,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear chassis corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 117,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower hinge mounting slightly corroded

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis under sealed

Steering dampener bush slight play

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 113,109 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint ant roll bar link joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rubbers worn (2.7.4)

Rear propshaft bolts loose on hand brake drum

Fail 9 Sep 2016 104,440 miles

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak oil leaking (2.2.D.2e)

Front Steering box insecure steering drop arm loose (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rubbers worn (2.7.4)

Rear propshaft bolts loose on hand brake drum

Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,185 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened joint worn (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 97,185 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened joint worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 83,737 miles

slight play osr roll bar link

Fail 6 Mar 2013 83,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

power steering fluid low

slight play osr roll bar link

Pass 14 Feb 2012 797,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 797,858 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

leak from clutch master cylinder

Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,942 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 75,921 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,919 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 71,918 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,294 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 69,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,685 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,195 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 54,195 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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W415 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W415 LBC, 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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W415 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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