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W62 LTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,029 mi
Last recorded55,029 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 55,029 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 54,390 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 51,057 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 49,093 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,700 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 45,869 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead by offside upper and lower door hinges and nearside lower door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion in rear axle

slight corrosion to chassis

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Fail 24 Feb 2021 45,869 miles

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

slight corrosion to chassis

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead by offside upper and lower door hinges and nearside lower door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion in rear axle

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,453 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber upper mounting turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded at both front door lower hinge areas but not considered to be excessive

corrosion in rear axle

slight corrosion to chassis

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Fail 24 Feb 2020 44,453 miles

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

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber upper mounting turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded at both front door lower hinge areas but not considered to be excessive

corrosion in rear axle

slight corrosion to chassis

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 27 Feb 2019 42,643 miles

deterioration in track rod end rubber boots

slight deterioration in rear number plate

slight oil leak from front axle and gearbox

Pass 27 Feb 2018 40,812 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides track rod ends. (2.2.C.1c)

slight deterioration in rear registration plate.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 40,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides track rod ends. (2.2.C.1c)

slight deterioration in rear registration plate.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Quarter panel support bracket broken

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

Slight oil leak from the front axle

Fail 7 Feb 2017 38,943 miles

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body support hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Quarter panel support bracket broken

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

Slight oil leak from the front axle

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,655 miles

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

slight deterioration in rear number plate

slight oil leak from front axle

Fail 16 Feb 2015 36,383 miles

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

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

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,383 miles

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

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,919 miles

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

considerable deterioration on both front tyre side walls

deterioration on both rear tyre side walls

deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,428 miles

deterioration on all four tyre side walls

deterioration on rear number plate

slight damage on n/s front seat belt

Fail 18 Feb 2013 33,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

deterioration on all four tyre side walls

deterioration on rear number plate

slight damage on n/s front seat belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,455 miles

slight deterioration on all tyre side walls

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,208 miles

slight deterioration in n/s front tyre outer side wall

slight deterioration in rear number plate

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,114 miles

deterioration on n/s front tyre side wall

deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,685 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,739 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,020 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,725 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 20,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W62 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W62 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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W62 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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