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W773 LCL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,651 mi
Last recorded149,651 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW773 LCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 149,651 miles

bull bar corroded

rear footbrake low effort

road wheels corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 149,651 miles

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

bull bar corroded

rear footbrake low effort

road wheels corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 144,091 miles

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

all road wheels rusty

rear footbrakes low effort

Fail 12 Nov 2015 144,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all road wheels rusty

rear footbrakes low effort

Pass 21 Nov 2014 136,194 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 136,145 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 128,260 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 120,341 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 110,691 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 100,136 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,588 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 87,508 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 78,058 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 78,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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W773 LCL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W773 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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W773 LCL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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