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W707 LSL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,266 mi
Last recorded167,266 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW707 LSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 167,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 164,714 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 162,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 161,805 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 160,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 157,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 157,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 157,923 miles

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 153,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 142,594 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 142,564 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 138,916 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 138,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 135,494 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 135,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 125,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 115,267 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 111,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 111,692 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,665 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 106,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 100,560 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 100,559 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 94,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 94,865 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 89,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 83,463 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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W707 LSL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W707 LSL, 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 W707 LSL registered?

W707 LSL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W707 LSL safe to buy?

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