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W859 TJU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 TJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,272 miles

Fuel tank lower guard corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 87,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Drivers footwell and bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Tube out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame above rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 84,387 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 84,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,559 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle upper arm onto top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis extensive surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 83,557 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Operating switch has no effect (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle upper arm onto top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis extensive surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,657 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive O/S/F footwell/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis surface rust on rear two thirds (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 82,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive O/S/F footwell/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis surface rust on rear two thirds (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,657 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

turbo intercooler swollen

Pass 6 Dec 2019 80,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 79,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front swivel hub has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 79,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front swivel hub has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,687 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 78,687 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s near brake servo (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 78,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,388 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,645 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 73,637 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,355 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,355 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,740 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 70,740 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,868 miles

washer jet blocked nearside

wiper blades in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,664 miles

steering damper bush worn

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,470 miles

front brake discs worn

steering damper offside bush worn

Fail 26 Feb 2009 55,469 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

front brake discs worn

steering damper offside bush worn

Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,172 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,758 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 52,249 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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W859 TJU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W859 TJU, 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 W859 TJU registered?

W859 TJU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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