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W885 LTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

121,219 mi
Last recorded121,219 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 121,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 121,169 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 119,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cross member corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2023 119,105 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked in yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cross member corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2022 117,293 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 116,384 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 116,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of chassis, nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,281 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 109,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes beneath car have been coated in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 102,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underneath heavily goated in a oil base

Fail 7 Oct 2017 102,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underneath heavily goated in a oil base

Fail 25 Sep 2017 102,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassic area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body corroded on mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front bulk head area slightly corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,280 miles

front brakes discs corroded

front wipers split

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake ferrels corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 98,280 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriggers rotten (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brakes discs corroded

front most prop shaft has exccesive play

front wipers split

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake ferrels corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,934 miles

rear cross member +n/s/f out rigger corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s+n/s/f out rigger corroded /rear cross member corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,801 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f out rigger holed

Pass 30 May 2013 89,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 86,522 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2012 86,522 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 84,631 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted.

o/s rear brake disc badly corroded and pitted.

Fail 27 May 2011 84,631 miles

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

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

front discs slightly pitted.

o/s rear brake disc badly corroded and pitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,920 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,892 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 57,006 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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W885 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 W885 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.

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W885 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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