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W48 LRH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,516 mi
Last recorded145,516 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 LRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 145,516 miles

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))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front outriggers to floor mounts/floor pan area slightly corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 15 May 2025 145,503 miles

Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Rear prop shaft uj (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Not mot approved type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Plate next to servo mount not welded along one side (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail To rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front out riggers to floor mounts including floor pans corroded and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Also rear door steps corroded and weak

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 144,546 miles

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))

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))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 144,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

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 12 Sep 2023 141,497 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 141,496 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead out rigger small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 141,314 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger has a small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis rear section rusty and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 139,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear bump stops missing

Repairs undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 139,159 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member both o/s and n/s by A frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On G bars (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting also tank mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger and by mount for body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis / tank mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Jul 2020 132,650 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 128,810 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 128,810 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play outer front rod track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 124,528 miles

Nearside Front swivel bearing slack

Fail 6 Jul 2018 124,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel bearing slack

Pass 6 Jul 2017 120,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 112,749 miles

front tyres perished and low

Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,730 miles

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 108,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,434 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 105,434 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,524 miles

All four tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,965 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 90,965 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,752 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear differential slightly damp with oil

Pass 17 Apr 2010 82,392 miles

General surface corrosion at rear of chassis area

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear mud flap deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2009 79,785 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 79,785 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,066 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 LRH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 W48 LRH, 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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W48 LRH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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