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123 TUG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,770 mi
Last recorded113,770 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration123 TUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 113,770 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 111,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 108,967 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/70x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking slightly

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 106,032 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/70x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking slightly

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,615 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 103,609 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking at union with lower brake pipe (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,441 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 108,166 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,123 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,093 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 106,093 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,931 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,757 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 105,757 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 105,589 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 105,589 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,122 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 104,121 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,061 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 103,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 101,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs need cleaning rear discs need cleaning oil level above max slight play in steering joint

Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,111 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 99,109 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 93,995 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 93,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 86,752 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 86,752 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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123 TUG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 123 TUG, 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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123 TUG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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