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W453 LTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,748 mi
Last recorded147,748 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 147,748 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 147,746 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 143,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub unit has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub unit slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm slight weeping of oil (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 143,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged white light showing (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub unit has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub unit slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm slight weeping of oil (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 143,384 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 143,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 141,883 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 141,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering arm across axle (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering arm across axle (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 141,648 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 141,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 141,250 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 141,250 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 130,387 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front hub seal leeking nsf

front hub seal leeking osf

Fail 8 Mar 2013 130,387 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front hub seal leeking nsf

front hub seal leeking osf

Fail 13 Feb 2012 122,225 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 122,225 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 113,316 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 110,497 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 948,835 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,316 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,745 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 63,608 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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W453 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W453 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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W453 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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