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M666 RJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,234 mi
Last recorded106,234 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 RJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 106,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 105,118 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 103,498 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 101,140 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 99,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 96,757 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear were chalked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 96,757 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear were chalked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 94,912 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both ujs on front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,719 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,306 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 85,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,050 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 77,507 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 77,507 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2014 73,583 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 73,583 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,840 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 28 Dec 2011 62,722 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 62,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,611 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak around power steering pump area ?

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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M666 RJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M666 RJW, 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 M666 RJW registered?

M666 RJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is M666 RJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M666 RJW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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