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W324 TGH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,054 mi
Last recorded90,054 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW324 TGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 90,054 miles

both rear lower shock rubbers poor condition

rear centre ball joint dust cover poor condition

rear number poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2024 89,801 miles

rear centre ball joint dust cover poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2023 89,533 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

rear ball joint dust cover poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2022 89,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top and bottom bush STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top and bottom bush STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,850 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Both swivel joints have slight leak

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,319 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight seepage from swivel joints on front axle

Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,812 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 87,270 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 87,270 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,426 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 84,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,675 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 76,736 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 76,736 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,135 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear crossmember corroded & damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,210 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,204 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear crossmember damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front bumper damaged

offside rear crossmember damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,680 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front bumper damaged

offside rear crossmember damaged

Pass 27 May 2008 47,489 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre rear seat removed at time of test

damage to offside rear chassis crossmember

Pass 30 May 2007 41,332 miles

Offside of rear crossmember damaged

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2006 35,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 31,013 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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W324 TGH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W324 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 W324 TGH registered?

W324 TGH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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