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W695 LAM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,276 mi
Last recorded83,276 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW695 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 83,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 83,276 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,493 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 79,130 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 79,120 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,928 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,104 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 5 Jul 2017 702,540 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 20 Jun 2016 672,852 miles

engine cover, can't inspect area

Fail 3 Jul 2015 64,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,059 miles

Minor weep of diesel from pressure regulator.

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

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

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

Slight movement in front propshaft universal joint.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,235 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,914 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,443 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 54,434 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,084 miles

excessive play in front prop shaft rear universal joint

Fail 6 Jul 2010 52,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excessive play in front prop shaft rear universal joint

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,881 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 48,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,289 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,141 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,323 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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W695 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W695 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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What year was W695 LAM registered?

W695 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W695 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W695 LAM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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