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W512 TAV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,044 mi
Last recorded85,044 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 TAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 85,044 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 81,170 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 77,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 74,241 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 70,035 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 66,364 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 63,039 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 62,036 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 60,628 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 57,802 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,047 miles

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

recently oiled underneath

Pass 17 Nov 2012 51,178 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 491,070 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 47,384 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 43,065 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 38,255 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 343,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 29,833 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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W512 TAV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W512 TAV, 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 W512 TAV registered?

W512 TAV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W512 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W512 TAV shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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