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W599 TCY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,285 mi
Last recorded161,285 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 TCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 161,285 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 161,220 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by tiebar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced x/member by fueltank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 157,830 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 154,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all areas. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 149,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery box holed due to corrosion but battery secure.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 144,660 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure holed by corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 29 Apr 2013 140,364 miles

Offside centre body mounting holed by corrosion

Unable to fully examine chassis partially covered with underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 140,269 miles

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

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

Offside centre body mounting holed by corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 136,104 miles

advise slight oil leak around steering box

Pass 7 Mar 2011 131,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 123,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 123,355 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 114,833 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 102,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 91,113 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 80,894 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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W599 TCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 W599 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.

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W599 TCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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