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W445 LTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,070 mi
Last recorded142,070 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 142,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 141,317 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 141,306 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing drag link split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 140,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 140,024 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 139,404 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 138,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 135,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear a-frame balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 135,549 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no screen wash (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear a-frame balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 132,560 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre out rigger slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Fail 9 May 2018 132,528 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak at engine (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre out rigger slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 131,591 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 128,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,821 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 113,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle halfshaft end caps worn

Fail 11 Jul 2012 113,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle halfshaft end caps worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 110,842 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 104,454 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 104,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,511 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 95,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 92,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,709 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 88,709 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,566 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear shock absorber lower bush has slight play.

Offside rear tyre has a small split in outer sidewall, not through to the cords or internal structure.

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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W445 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W445 LTA, 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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What year was W445 LTA registered?

W445 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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