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W653 LCD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,945 mi
Last recorded105,945 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 LCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 105,945 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 103,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions only just met advise repair/adjustment

General corrosion to chassis members

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 103,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions only just met advise repair/adjustment

General corrosion to chassis members

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 102,919 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 102,176 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 102,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 100,886 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Under cooling fan cowling. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/s & O/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,875 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joint slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front floor well to bulk head corroded

general age related corrosion to under body and chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,849 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,589 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 90,380 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 90,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,812 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre tread perished

rear axle upper joint slight wear

Fail 29 Oct 2015 81,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering box (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre tread perished

rear axle upper joint slight wear

Pass 13 Dec 2014 76,401 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight condition

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,987 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 63,143 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,987 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play steering damp bush

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,068 miles

slight play front steering damper bush

slight play nearside rear lower shock absorber bush

Fail 6 Dec 2010 51,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

slight play front steering damper bush

slight play nearside rear lower shock absorber bush

Fail 27 Nov 2009 46,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,599 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 41,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,787 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 380,272 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,779 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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W653 LCD 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 W653 LCD, 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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W653 LCD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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