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W90 LRO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,598 mi
Last recorded101,598 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW90 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 101,598 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor too bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 97,619 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front from flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 90,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where pipe joins to the flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where pipe joins to the flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 90,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 85,803 miles

The vehicles hand brake comes up slightly high but not to its stop.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,398 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 69,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,850 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 63,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,071 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 54,245 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 54,223 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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W90 LRO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W90 LRO, 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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What year was W90 LRO registered?

W90 LRO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W90 LRO safe to buy?

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