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W559 TKL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,619 mi
Last recorded168,619 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 TKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 168,619 miles

Front and Rear anti roll bars missing unsure if fitted as standard

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

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

Variouse areas of corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 14 Nov 2022 168,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose All 4 rear prop front bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle A frame Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front and Rear anti roll bars missing unsure if fitted as standard

Movement in handbrake brake drum

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

Nearside Stop light dim

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

Slight play in pitman arm assembly

Variouse areas of corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 9 Dec 2014 136,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 131,325 miles

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

oil leak o/s front hub

Fail 10 Dec 2013 131,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak o/s front hub

Fail 12 Nov 2012 125,780 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front tractor seals leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 125,780 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front tractor seals leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2011 117,429 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 117,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 114,849 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 114,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 111,920 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 104,059 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 May 2007 98,835 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 87,372 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 87,372 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end 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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W559 TKL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 W559 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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W559 TKL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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