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W588 LJA

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,098 mi
Last recorded144,098 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 LJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 144,098 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 143,082 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 143,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting above chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting above chassis outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 141,161 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 139,615 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 139,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 138,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 136,418 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 135,801 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 135,799 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 133,204 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 131,034 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 128,528 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,664 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 122,069 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 122,069 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5 to 2mm at centre of tread

Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,318 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 116,912 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 116,899 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 115,961 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 110,328 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 98,009 miles

rear offside and nearside shockabsorber bushes slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2008 87,637 miles

Front diff oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 68,968 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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W588 LJA 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 80%.

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 W588 LJA, 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 W588 LJA registered?

W588 LJA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W588 LJA safe to buy?

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