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W498 LAA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,550 mi
Last recorded150,550 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 LAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 150,550 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 150,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 149,615 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 149,612 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 148,455 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 148,451 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 138,527 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 138,521 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 125,162 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 125,160 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODID / CRACKED ON GEARBOX MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 107,964 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 107,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 96,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2020 96,129 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing strut turrett (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 77,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 May 2018 61,144 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 60,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f swivel weeping

n/s/r x member corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 58,799 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 57,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 56,097 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 53,525 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 52,122 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,855 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 49,266 miles

steering damper has a slightly worn rubber bush

Pass 26 May 2009 47,323 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 45,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 41,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,767 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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W498 LAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W498 LAA, 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 W498 LAA registered?

W498 LAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W498 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W498 LAA shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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