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W682 LAM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

117,408 mi
Last recorded117,408 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW682 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 117,408 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 109,610 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 106,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 105,479 miles

Nearside Rear advanced corrosion on chassis

Offside Rear advanced corrosion chassis

Fail 30 Nov 2022 105,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear advanced corrosion on chassis

Offside Rear advanced corrosion chassis

Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,065 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 104,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,921 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 102,897 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,547 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 99,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,021 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,757 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 92,673 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm boll join (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,758 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 82,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r axle bump stop not fitted

rear axle input seal leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,530 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,484 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,860 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,839 miles

first axle input seal leaking

oil leak around steering box

rear axle input seal leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2011 70,826 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

first axle input seal leaking

oil leak around steering box

rear axle input seal leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,909 miles

front axle hockey stick bushes slightly worn

front axle input seal leaking oil

rear axle input seal leaking oil

Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,829 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle input seal leaking oil

rear brake pads getting low

front axle hockey stick bushes slightly worn

front axle input seal leaking oil

Pass 2 Jul 2009 62,587 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,924 miles

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,603 miles

Oil leak

minor play in steering box

slight oil leak from n/s/f swivel axel assemble

Fail 27 Jun 2007 57,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

minor play in steering box

slight oil leak from n/s/f swivel axel assemble

Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,970 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake pads low

o/s/f steering damper bush has slight wear

Pass 14 Jul 2005 45,662 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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W682 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W682 LAM, 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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W682 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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