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W762 LTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

256,018 mi
Last recorded256,018 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW762 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 256,018 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 250,735 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 246,468 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 241,245 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 236,833 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 232,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 223,538 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 216,129 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 208,051 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 200,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 189,846 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 170,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

brake pedal spongy

coolant leak ,n/s on engine

Pass 3 Feb 2014 170,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pedal spongy

coolant leak ,n/s on engine

Pass 24 Apr 2013 164,936 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 164,933 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 150,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s water to screen just ok

Fail 10 Apr 2012 150,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s water to screen just ok

Pass 13 Apr 2011 136,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 136,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 122,470 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 122,464 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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 108,453 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 93,370 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 93,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 60,412 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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W762 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W762 LTA, 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

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What year was W762 LTA registered?

W762 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W762 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W762 LTA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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