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W315 TGH

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,976 mi
Last recorded159,976 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 TGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 159,976 miles

steering column upper joint slightly worn

Fail 2 Sep 2014 158,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering column upper joint slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 158,615 miles

steering column upper joint slightly worn

Fail 10 Sep 2013 156,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 156,408 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 153,352 miles

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 153,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 149,788 miles

front brake discs corroded

front propshaft front uj worn

nearside rear back plate damaged

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2011 149,788 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded

front propshaft front uj worn

nearside rear back plate damaged

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2010 147,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bonnet release broken

drivers mirror deteriorating

nearside rear back plate damaged

oil leak

rear seat now removed

transfer and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 5 Aug 2010 147,889 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bonnet release handle broken

drivers mirror deteriorating

nearside rear brake backplate damaged

transfer and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 3 Aug 2009 144,411 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber wearing

steering damper bush worn

Fail 31 Jul 2009 144,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber wearing

steering damper bush worn

Pass 3 Jun 2008 138,069 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 133,798 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 129,330 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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W315 TGH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W315 TGH, 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 W315 TGH registered?

W315 TGH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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