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W59 RDP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,973 mi
Last recorded67,973 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 RDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 67,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 63,786 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 59,371 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated differential (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 53,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear differential mounting ball joint boot deteriorated.

coolant bottle level low

Fail 10 Feb 2023 53,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear differential mounting ball joint boot deteriorated.

coolant bottle level low

Pass 10 Feb 2022 47,885 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 40,892 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 35,996 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,238 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,185 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 33,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,644 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,327 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 31,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,480 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,239 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,276 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,289 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,163 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,943 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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W59 RDP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W59 RDP, 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

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What year was W59 RDP registered?

W59 RDP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W59 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W59 RDP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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