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W42 LRH

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

11,180 mi
Last recorded11,180 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 LRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2022 11,180 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Thick underseal applied in areas of suspected corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2021 11,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened drag links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2020 109,581 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 109,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause loss of control of the vehicle Batter tray area (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 108,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring area inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Tow bar mounting and valance and central areas (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,402 miles

Surface corrosion chassis rails not to excess

Fail 25 Jul 2018 105,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion chassis rails not to excess

Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,920 miles

Advance corrosion to subframes and chassis rails not considered excessive

Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,231 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis rails and front outriggers have advanced corrosion

Nearside rear disc corroded

Steering suspension components have advanced corrosion

Wiper blade rubers splitting

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,310 miles

Oil leak

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/ALL BRAKE PIPES/REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,665 miles

Oil leak

vehicle/suspension/subframes/all brake pipes/rear brake discs corroding.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 91,643 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

vehicle/suspension/subframes/all brake pipes/rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,176 miles

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

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

VEHICLE/BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.O/S/F WHEEL BINDING MODERATELY.O/S/F BRAKE DISCS WEARING.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,251 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING AND VEHICLE STRUCTURE.N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES LOW IN PLACES.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,186 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,029 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 75,416 miles

Centre seat belt clip deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,416 miles

Centre seat belt clip deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,059 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

O/S/R brake slow to respond

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2008 73,059 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust in poor condition

O/S/R brake slow to respond

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 71,505 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 71,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R chassis corroded. Chassis & rear cross member surface corroding.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Seat belt centre fitting in poor condition

Starter solenoid faulty

Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,756 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 68,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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W42 LRH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W42 LRH, 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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W42 LRH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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