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W579 GDE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,019 mi
Last recorded68,019 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 GDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,019 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,337 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 67,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside center body mounting outrigger corroded and holed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering damper bush light play

rear x member corroded and out riggers holed

Fail 28 Jan 2022 63,772 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering damper bush light play

rear x member corroded and out riggers holed

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

play in right hand steering damper bush

Fail 15 Jan 2021 62,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

play in right hand steering damper bush

Pass 23 Jul 2019 59,746 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose loose

Fail 19 Jul 2019 59,738 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel behind engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose loose

Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer x member out rigger corroded and holed

Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,435 miles

perishing on both front tyres side walls

Fail 17 Jul 2017 54,435 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

perishing on both front tyres side walls

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,082 miles

perishing on both front tyres

Fail 1 Jul 2016 52,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger holed 2 areas (top and rear) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger 2 areas (rear) (2.4.A.3)

perishing on both front tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,890 miles

perishing on both front tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,324 miles

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

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

corrosion on right hand front shock turret

Fail 30 Jun 2014 47,324 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

corrosion on right hand front shock turret

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,820 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 44,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,318 miles

LH front tyre badly perished

LH rear tyre badly perished

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

free travel in parking brake lever

perishing on RH front tyre

poor dip light patern on both lamps

Fail 21 Jun 2012 42,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

free travel in parking brake lever

poor dip light patern on both lamps

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,450 miles

corrosion on both front shock turrets

small hose bottom of rad clip loose

Fail 21 Jun 2011 39,450 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on both front shock turrets

small hose bottom of rad clip loose

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,570 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,957 miles

left hand mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,916 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,368 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,529 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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W579 GDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W579 GDE, 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 W579 GDE registered?

W579 GDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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