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W942 TVG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,111 mi
Last recorded153,111 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW942 TVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 153,111 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 153,108 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 151,902 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 151,888 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 149,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 148,704 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 148,267 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 147,904 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 146,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2015 146,343 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 144,412 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 144,396 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 132,893 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 122,562 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 115,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,282 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 103,282 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 92,338 miles

han d brake high traval

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,025 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 56,416 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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W942 TVG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W942 TVG, 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 W942 TVG registered?

W942 TVG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W942 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W942 TVG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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