MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,945 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
slight play front steering damper bush
slight play nearside rear lower shock absorber bush
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
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of W653 LCD?
You can check the full history of W653 LCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W653 LCD registered?
W653 LCD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.
Is W653 LCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for W653 LCD 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.
Does W653 LCD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W653 LCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.