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W549 TKL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,559 mi
Last recorded121,559 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 TKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 121,559 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 121,559 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 121,542 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front axle spheres leaking oil slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2018 120,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,109 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 173,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 137,914 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advanced corrosion in rear chassis/cross member within tow bar mounting/s

corrosion in front to rear brake pipe

crack in windscreen non swept area

free play in nearside rear wheel bearing (would benefit from attention)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 135,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to screen outside wipe area

front axle tie bar bushes in poor condition(all four in axle)

front prop shaft u/j excessively worn.

slight damage to offside front seat belt webbing

Fail 22 Jan 2010 135,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to screen outside wipe area

front axle tie bar bushes in poor condition(all four in axle)

front prop shaft u/j excessively worn.

slight damage to offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 131,291 miles

corrosion in rear bumper/chassis

crack in windscreen non swept area

drive belt required

fuel leak suspect (recommend further attention)

maximum permissable damage to windscreen zone A

Fail 22 Jan 2009 131,287 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in rear bumper/chassis

crack in windscreen non swept area

drive belt required

fuel leak suspect (recommend further attention)

maximum permissable damage to windscreen zone A

Fail 25 Oct 2007 112,618 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 112,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 109,857 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 109,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2006 99,840 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 99,840 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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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W549 TKL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W549 TKL, 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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W549 TKL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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