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W52 LTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,403 mi
Last recorded103,403 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 103,403 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 100,893 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis

rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,359 miles

play in nearside and offside rear lower shock absorber mountings

Pass 18 Feb 2009 95,832 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 925,523 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 87,067 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 78,614 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 78,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 78,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

prop-shaft / brake drum securing bolts slightly loose.

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 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W52 LTA, 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

How do I check the history of W52 LTA?

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What year was W52 LTA registered?

W52 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W52 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W52 LTA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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