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W805 LFT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

230,954 mi
Last recorded230,954 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW805 LFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 230,954 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

long hand brake travel

Fail 21 Apr 2026 230,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured o/s/f coil spring turret (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hole in battery case

slight oil leak in steering box sector shaft oil seal

Pass 31 Mar 2025 229,211 miles

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

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

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))

battery box heavily corroded - not a pescribed area

general corrosion underneath of vehicle not considered excessive

handbrake has long travel

Fail 8 Mar 2025 229,207 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hole and corrosion battery box [not considered a prescribed area]

Nearside Front out rigger corroded[ not considered a prescribed area]

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 mm on minimum standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyes age cracking on inner walls

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

age related corrosion underside all round

hole and corrosion o/s/f lower dash [not considered a prescribed area]

long hand brake travel [transmission brake]

o/s main chassis welded and plated in areas [welded to mot standard]

Pass 12 Feb 2024 228,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivell pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

drag link and rear axle top ball joint dust covers deteriated

long hand brake lever traval

welding and plating to chassis and tow bar prescribed areas[ to mot standard]

Fail 12 Feb 2024 228,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivell pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

drag link and rear axle top ball joint dust covers deteriated

long hand brake lever traval

welding and plating to chassis and tow bar prescribed areas[ to mot standard]

Pass 31 Jan 2023 227,557 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 227,554 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 225,871 miles

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 225,868 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULKHEAD (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FUEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle ON LINK ARM (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar attachment insecure STABILIZER ARM (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar attachment defective REAR CROSSMEMBER FRACTURED (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS LEAKING

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 213,295 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 204,208 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle covering missing, but still oprerates correctly (7.1.2 (d))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 204,207 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S chassis corroded/holed on N/S in front of rear wheel at suspension arm mounting point (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop link ball joint boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Lamp damaged (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Only working on O/S (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle covering missing, but still oprerates correctly (7.1.2 (d))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 189,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2011 189,775 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 189,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 189,450 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 189,174 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 189,128 miles

Centre Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 173,454 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 173,454 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to front no plate .

o/s & n/s rear tyers surface cuts

Pass 15 May 2006 151,654 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 151,653 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s rear hub bearing adjustment.

Pass 20 May 2005 127,198 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 127,198 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W805 LFT 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 53.8%.

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 W805 LFT, 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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W805 LFT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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