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W52 LNH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,310 mi
Last recorded135,310 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 LNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 135,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 135,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger front can mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger rear cab mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor will not stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger front cab mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger rear cab mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 132,114 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 129,586 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 129,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 127,952 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 127,499 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 124,170 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 124,769 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking Back off engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 120,707 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear crossmember and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,999 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 111,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 106,643 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 101,499 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 101,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,374 miles

Nearside front wing mirror lens cracked

Offside front seat belt cut and fraying

Rear chassis cross member corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 96,367 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside front wing mirror lens cracked

Offside front seat belt cut and fraying

Rear chassis cross member corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,391 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

o/s rear brake disc scored

Pass 12 Jul 2010 84,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs scored

Fail 12 Jul 2010 84,989 miles

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

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs scored

Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,762 miles

play at steering damper bush

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,848 miles

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

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

Offside Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 67,177 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,563 miles

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

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

slight freeplay at steering damper rubber bush

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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W52 LNH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W52 LNH, 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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W52 LNH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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