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W451 LBC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,617 mi
Last recorded49,617 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 LBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 49,617 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bottom of Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 49,608 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bottom of Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Adjustment required but passed (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 47,249 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 47,249 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 45,369 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Mar 2023 43,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,759 miles

drop arm ball joint boot deteriorating

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,223 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front spheres damp

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2021 40,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front spheres damp

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2020 39,069 miles

rear panel corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,666 miles

nearside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,122 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 35,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,281 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,926 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 29,926 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,430 miles

advise near side washer jet in-operative

advise off side front side light dim

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,264 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 20,264 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 183,030 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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W451 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W451 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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What year was W451 LBC registered?

W451 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W451 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W451 LBC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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