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W451 LTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,593 mi
Last recorded62,593 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,593 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 62,593 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,360 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 59,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,572 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 50,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 50,901 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,976 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,019 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,892 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 44,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,834 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 42,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,668 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 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W451 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W451 LTA registered?

W451 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W451 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W451 LTA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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