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W559 LTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,324 mi
Last recorded107,324 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 107,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 105,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower bulkhead corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower bulkhead corroded, not considered excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 105,787 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell, brake pedal mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bulkhead corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower bulkhead corroded, not considered excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outrigger corroded, not considered excessive

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,082 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,246 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 99,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR SECTION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 98,155 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 98,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,074 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,953 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,683 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 89,847 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,140 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

n/s sphere damp

sealant on ball joint covers

Fail 17 Jun 2015 85,104 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

n/s sphere damp

sealant on ball joint covers

Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

n/s sphere damp

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s sphere damp

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,792 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f spher slight damp

rear no plate det

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,155 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 76,932 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 75,277 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 70,698 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,803 miles

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

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

wiper blade opp fair

Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,741 miles

f/r no plates damage + det †slight cracking sidewalls except o/s †BOTH REAR TYRES DAMAGE SIDEWALLS S/A

Fail 28 Apr 2006 47,741 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

f/r no plates damage + det †slight cracking sidewalls except o/s †BOTH REAR TYRES DAMAGE SIDEWALLS S/A

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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W559 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 W559 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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What year was W559 LTA registered?

W559 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W559 LTA shows 27 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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