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W592 BFC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,252 mi
Last recorded209,252 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW592 BFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 209,252 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 209,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 205,863 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 201,136 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 201,136 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 191,515 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 191,507 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 178,258 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 177,777 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal box area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 166,014 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 166,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 153,054 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 153,054 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 142,663 miles

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 142,629 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering brake servo/master cylinder mounting area holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 140,389 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 140,389 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 139,293 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 136,232 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 134,709 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 133,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 130,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 127,509 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 125,714 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 120,441 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 114,334 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 May 2007 105,619 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 97,208 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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W592 BFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W592 BFC, 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 W592 BFC registered?

W592 BFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W592 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W592 BFC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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