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W556 LTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,370 mi
Last recorded172,370 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 172,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front belts (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 172,156 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front belts (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 169,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed front both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various arms front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and tow bar mounting and most out riggers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f seat belt ratchet worn

Pass 10 Oct 2023 166,291 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and tow bar mounting and most out riggers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f seat belt ratchet worn

n/s/r wheel slightly damp with oil

Pass 30 Aug 2022 164,189 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

seat belt ratchet worn

Fail 30 Aug 2022 164,189 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

seat belt ratchet worn

Pass 17 Aug 2021 160,827 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 160,827 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure steering damper bush (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 155,462 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 150,788 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal slightly damp with fluid

Pass 30 Jul 2018 145,338 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 145,338 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 140,050 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 134,647 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 129,306 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 124,834 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 117,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 111,720 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 103,514 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 97,222 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 92,593 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 92,593 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 88,804 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 88,804 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 79,268 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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W556 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W556 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.

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W556 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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