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W419 LYA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,030 mi
Last recorded123,030 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW419 LYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,030 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 123,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber cover on steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 113,099 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2024 106,287 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 95,070 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 89,052 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 81,146 miles

advise baby seat

Pass 26 May 2020 73,601 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 664,193 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 58,658 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,284 miles

Chassis has corrosion but not considered excesive

Fail 28 Aug 2014 51,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Chassis has corrosion but not considered excesive

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,209 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

both front hubs sligthly damp

slight corrosion various areas underside

Fail 2 Sep 2013 44,208 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

both front hubs sligthly damp

slight corrosion various areas underside

Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,972 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

driver side front floor pan area corroded but not excessive at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2010 295,076 miles

o/s/r tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,149 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 29,149 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 24,151 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 24,151 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,282 miles

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

tow hitch damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,177 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 12,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise damage to offside outer sill panel

advise surface corrosion on front and rear upper chassis areas

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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W419 LYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W419 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W419 LYA registered?

W419 LYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W419 LYA safe to buy?

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