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W448 LYA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,561 mi
Last recorded74,561 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 LYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,561 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 70,383 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 65,580 miles

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

front number plate cracked and faded

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight wear front axle tie-rod bushes

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,184 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,184 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,874 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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W448 LYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W448 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.

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What year was W448 LYA registered?

W448 LYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W448 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W448 LYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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