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W714 LAM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,045 mi
Last recorded85,045 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW714 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 85,045 miles

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

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

all tyre heavily perished and cracking

handbrake travel high

Fail 10 Dec 2025 85,045 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyre heavily perished and cracking

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Dec 2024 84,833 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres perishing and cracking

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Dec 2023 84,208 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

all tyres heavily cracking and perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,726 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

all tyres perishing heavily

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,924 miles

all four tyres cracking heavily

Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,980 miles

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

all tyres cracking heavily

Fail 14 Dec 2020 81,980 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking heavily

Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,253 miles

All four tyres starting to crack on sidewalls.

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 81,253 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,690 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear shock absorber upper bushes perishing

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,715 miles

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)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,084 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,078 miles

Both front wiper spindle drums worn

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 75,078 miles

Both front wiper spindle drums worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,569 miles

front numberplate damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,923 miles

Front number plate damage

Fail 20 Jun 2012 71,915 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front number plate damage

Front wiper blades split

Offside rear shock absorber top bush worn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,706 miles

front number plate has sme damage but secure and can read fine .

Fail 23 Jun 2011 68,703 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device insecure (6.6.5c)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

one of two bulbs in number plate lamp is not working

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,572 miles

both front spherical steering joints leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2010 62,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front spherical steering joints leaking

front number plate cracked

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,776 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 56,773 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front wheel bearing sounds noisey when rotated.

slight dampness from steering box but not excessive.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,921 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,876 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 45,876 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 41,172 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,172 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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W714 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 W714 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 W714 LAM registered?

W714 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W714 LAM safe to buy?

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