MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
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))
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))
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)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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)
han d brake high traval
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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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.
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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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