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W522 LUT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,018 mi
Last recorded151,018 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 LUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 151,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 142,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 135,116 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump to box (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 135,115 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front boot spit (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump to box (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

leak on steering damper

Pass 24 Oct 2022 133,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember front of diff (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on rear joint to centre silencer

Pass 8 Nov 2021 131,355 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on both side rear outrigger

corrosion on rear joint to centre silencer

Fail 27 Oct 2021 131,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened hockey sick rear mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush missing (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side boots split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on both side rear outrigger

corrosion on rear joint to centre silencer

Pass 28 Oct 2020 128,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pin miss aligned (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 126,202 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 126,187 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 122,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,300 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 113,032 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear a frame ball joint boot split

Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,391 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 110,390 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,951 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 103,200 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 98,078 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,078 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 92,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 85,834 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 78,470 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 71,619 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 64,085 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,969 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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W522 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W522 LUT, 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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What year was W522 LUT registered?

W522 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W522 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 LUT shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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