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S26 TOM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

124,359 mi
Last recorded124,359 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 TOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 124,359 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,976 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 117,972 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 114,584 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 113,032 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,543 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 107,155 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 189,175 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,507 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 91,507 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 87,874 miles

front to rear brake pipe nut ,hose end, slightly corroded

slight play in play in prop shaft joints, x3

Fail 17 Oct 2011 87,874 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear brake pipe nut ,hose end, slightly corroded

slight play in play in prop shaft joints, x3

Pass 16 Oct 2010 83,493 miles

front and rear pads low

front axle bushes silghtly deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2010 83,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear pads low

front axle bushes silghtly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2009 78,927 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 78,927 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,708 miles

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 1 Oct 2008 74,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,849 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 69,849 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,300 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 64,300 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 57,511 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 57,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in front prop joint

slight play in rear shock absorber top bushes (n/s+o/s)

slight play in steering damper bush

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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S26 TOM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 S26 TOM, 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 S26 TOM registered?

S26 TOM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is S26 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 TOM shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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