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W963 LDA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,997 mi
Last recorded98,997 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 LDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 98,997 miles

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

front axle swivle joints slight leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,630 miles

front swival joints leaking slightly

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2023 88,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

front swivel joints leaking slightly

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

front swivel joints leaking slightly

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2021 78,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 72,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2019 65,559 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,562 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,629 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,207 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,739 miles

both drive seals are leaking slightly!!

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,343 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 47,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,048 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 46,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,335 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,983 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 40,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,773 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 33,064 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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W963 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W963 LDA, 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 W963 LDA registered?

W963 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W963 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W963 LDA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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