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W816 LFT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,357 mi
Last recorded40,357 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 LFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 40,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,357 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 43,570 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 40,357 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,357 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 40,102 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2014 40,102 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 40,357 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 40,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 40,354 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

o/s front tyre cracking not excessive at time of test

Pass 14 May 2009 35,673 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 35,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 32,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 30,809 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 30,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 28,242 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W816 LFT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W816 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W816 LFT registered?

W816 LFT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W816 LFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W816 LFT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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