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W519 MAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,593 mi
Last recorded73,593 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW519 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 73,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing thin- Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,387 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis section showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 72,011 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers floor heavily corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear cross member corroded and holed near to tow bar mountings.Tow bar still secure at present

Rear cross member heavily corroded and holed in multiple places but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 71,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers floor heavily corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear cross member corroded and holed near to tow bar mountings.Tow bar still secure at present

Rear cross member heavily corroded and holed in multiple places but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 71,233 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at the rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at the flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Cross-member corroded and holed

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 70,312 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at the rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at the flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Cross-member corroded and holed

Fail 7 Mar 2018 70,268 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH sides at front outrigger and body floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,474 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Upper shock absorber turret slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,117 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,117 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,626 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 64,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,658 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,915 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,910 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,645 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 51,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 46,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,690 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,036 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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W519 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W519 MAW, 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 W519 MAW registered?

W519 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W519 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W519 MAW shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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