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W48 LAM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

231,370 mi
Last recorded231,370 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2022 231,370 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 224,222 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 214,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 207,266 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 205,753 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 198,129 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 190,694 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 183,633 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 176,145 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 168,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 159,295 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 149,033 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 137,468 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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W48 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W48 LAM, 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 W48 LAM registered?

W48 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W48 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W48 LAM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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