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W619 GEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,490 mi
Last recorded101,490 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW619 GEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 101,490 miles

Nearside Front Axle Swivel Leaking Slightly

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,071 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel slight leakage

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 99,936 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front axle swivel slight seepage

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box-chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 97,950 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2015 88,667 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 88,647 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure turret corroded to x/s (2.7.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,526 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,196 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,351 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,409 miles

rear brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 56,885 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 56,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 51,915 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 51,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 47,634 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 43,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 43,399 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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W619 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W619 GEC, 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 W619 GEC registered?

W619 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W619 GEC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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