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M99 TCL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

107,324 mi
Last recorded107,324 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 TCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 107,324 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front lower bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside front lower bulk head corroded at body mounting

Offside front lower bulk head corroded at body mounting

Fail 23 Jun 2026 107,324 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front lower bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside front lower bulk head corroded at body mounting

Offside front lower bulk head corroded at body mounting

Pass 2 Jun 2025 107,063 miles

Nearside front bulk head near body mounting excessively corroded

Offside front bulk head near body mounting excessively corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 107,063 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front bulk head near body mounting excessively corroded

Offside front bulk head near body mounting excessively corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 102,077 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 98,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 95,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,255 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 94,255 miles

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering box drop arm (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,080 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,037 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,814 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,098 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 81,072 miles

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,801 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 79,773 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,439 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 78,439 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear discs inner edges pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,565 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,888 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 71,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,920 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 58,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not to cords

Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,480 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,547 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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M99 TCL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M99 TCL, 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 M99 TCL registered?

M99 TCL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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The MOT history for M99 TCL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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