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W595 TCY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW595 TCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 107,798 miles

Offside Bulkhead corroded & holed

Pass 17 Dec 2025 107,610 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 107,421 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2025 107,421 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 105,266 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 105,191 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure Bezel rotten (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured by ladder (0.1 (d))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 103,811 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 103,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 100,110 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on floors

Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,655 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,235 miles

corrosion on body

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,617 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,868 miles

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2016 86,855 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,858 miles

exhaust corroeded

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corosion underbody reqs, attention

Fail 20 Feb 2014 82,835 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corosion underbody reqs, attention

Fail 7 Feb 2013 80,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,428 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 76,428 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,128 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,973 miles

o/s/wiper arm requires attension

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,852 miles

large oil leak from front of engine requires attention

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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W595 TCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W595 TCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W595 TCY?

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What year was W595 TCY registered?

W595 TCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W595 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W595 TCY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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