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M19 TWB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,981 mi
Last recorded217,981 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 TWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 217,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 216,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 214,029 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 209,684 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

slight leak from steering box

Pass 15 Oct 2021 206,413 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 206,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 201,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Scraper seal has slight seep

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 195,551 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 188,372 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 188,280 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 182,167 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2016 176,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough supply hose to pump kinked (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 176,334 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough supply hose to pump kinked (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 171,828 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 167,806 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 167,806 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 162,776 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 162,773 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 157,416 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 152,908 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 152,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 149,371 miles

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

power steering pipes very rusty at front

Fail 21 Apr 2010 149,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

power steering pipes very rusty at front

Pass 31 Mar 2009 142,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 127,959 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from reare diff & gearbox

Fail 21 Mar 2008 127,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from reare diff & gearbox

Pass 26 Mar 2007 109,360 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 87,675 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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M19 TWB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M19 TWB, 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 M19 TWB registered?

M19 TWB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is M19 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M19 TWB shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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