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W719 RCG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,003 mi
Last recorded198,003 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW719 RCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 198,003 miles

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 185,677 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 169,585 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 169,559 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned should be at offside (4.5.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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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W719 RCG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W719 RCG, 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 W719 RCG registered?

W719 RCG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W719 RCG safe to buy?

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