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W594 GDE

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,724 mi
Last recorded36,724 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW594 GDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 36,724 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 36,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 35,561 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 34,302 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 34,001 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 33,795 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 33,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front headlamps too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn A frame joint worn and rubber boot excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 33,268 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 33,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 32,719 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 32,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 31,712 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 30,954 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 28,657 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 28,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,894 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,186 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,695 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 26,033 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,033 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,412 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 25,412 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 247,849 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 247,849 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,535 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 24,535 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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W594 GDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W594 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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W594 GDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W594 GDE safe to buy?

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