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W56 LNH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

178,720 mi
Last recorded178,720 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 LNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 178,720 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 174,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 172,462 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 166,663 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 164,470 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 161,101 miles

Front Both swivel joints leaking grease

Front seatbelts wearing

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

Offside Front Door check strap broken

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

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

Steering box wet

Fail 25 Feb 2019 161,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Both swivel joints leaking grease

Front seatbelts wearing

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

Offside Front Door check strap broken

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

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

Steering box wet

Pass 13 Mar 2018 158,263 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 155,450 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 155,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 153,170 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 153,169 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 149,244 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 143,410 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 143,356 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 136,810 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 136,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stearing damper inner bush worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 128,708 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 128,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 118,091 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 118,089 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,473 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 95,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 84,264 miles

advise replacement of driovers seat belt stalk

Pass 28 Feb 2007 70,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,854 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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W56 LNH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W56 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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What year was W56 LNH registered?

W56 LNH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W56 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W56 LNH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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