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W886 LTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

143,565 mi
Last recorded143,565 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW886 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 143,565 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 142,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 140,501 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 140,501 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 138,949 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 138,949 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 135,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 133,209 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 131,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 131,120 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 127,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 123,419 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 123,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 119,479 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 119,471 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 114,748 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 109,405 miles

3x stone chips in zone b of windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2015 109,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

3x stone chips in zone b of windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2014 104,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,464 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,173 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 831,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,898 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,981 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 69,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,488 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 51,273 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 47,045 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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W886 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 W886 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W886 LTA registered?

W886 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W886 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W886 LTA shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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