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W764 LCL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,993 mi
Last recorded118,993 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW764 LCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 118,993 miles

Failed items tested only,original tester not present.

Small Cuts In All Four Tyres No Cords Showing.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 118,949 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure Diesel Filter (7.2.1)

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Small Cuts In All Four Tyres No Cords Showing.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 111,367 miles

chassis heavily welded

non standard rear lights fitted to rear

rear chassis corroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2014 990,215 miles

o/s/f suspension sphere damp no posotive leak

steering box damp no posotive leak

underside of vehicle very dirty time of inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2013 87,113 miles

chassis heavily plated

very slight exhaust blow at manifold

Pass 30 Jun 2012 777,690 miles

chassis heavily undersealed

smell of diesel -no posotive leak,engine cover fitted

steering damper very slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,682 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 77,682 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,969 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/f seat belt reciever cover missing

Fail 6 Oct 2010 70,957 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/f seat belt reciever cover missing

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,111 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 60,976 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 534,590 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 448,838 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,582 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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W764 LCL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W764 LCL, 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 W764 LCL registered?

W764 LCL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W764 LCL safe to buy?

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