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T3 TWS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,756 mi
Last recorded191,756 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 TWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 191,756 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 187,130 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 182,642 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 181,613 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 181,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Leaking joint (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 181,130 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 180,581 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 179,998 miles

damage on screen less than 10mm outside zone a

Pass 13 Aug 2018 177,857 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ns and os rear upper and lower shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 13 Aug 2018 177,587 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ns and os rear upper and lower shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 31 Jul 2017 175,337 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 172,163 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 168,634 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 164,706 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 162,292 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 150,285 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 140,777 miles

Engine Oil Level low on dip stick 1 litre added

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

passengers step coroded and holed

Fail 7 Apr 2011 140,777 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Oil Level low on dip stick 1 litre added

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

passengers step coroded and holed

Pass 4 Feb 2010 126,680 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Extra locknut fitted to steering box drop arm.

Front numberplate damaged.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 119,791 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)

slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2008 105,138 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 92,141 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 92,141 miles

Offside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 66,336 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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T3 TWS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T3 TWS, 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 T3 TWS registered?

T3 TWS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is T3 TWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T3 TWS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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