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W979 TRX

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,820 mi
Last recorded115,820 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 TRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 115,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 110,195 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 98,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,212 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,292 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,195 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,368 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,713 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,832 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,772 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,482 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,122 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 71,313 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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W979 TRX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W979 TRX, 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

How do I check the history of W979 TRX?

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What year was W979 TRX registered?

W979 TRX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W979 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W979 TRX shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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