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T3 WSL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

154,412 mi
Last recorded154,412 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 154,412 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Half shaft leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 154,411 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Half shaft leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 153,884 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 153,884 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 152,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 151,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 149,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 149,789 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 145,463 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 145,463 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 143,131 miles

Body corrosion/underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2018 141,230 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of main chassis area, undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 137,326 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint steering arm joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 135,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 133,965 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 132,765 miles

play in o/s n/s front wheel bearings corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 27 Jun 2013 121,773 miles

nearside floor coroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 121,766 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 113,759 miles

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

nsf axle oil seal weeping

steering box moist

Fail 22 Aug 2012 113,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

nsf axle oil seal weeping

steering box moist

Pass 9 Sep 2011 109,874 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 109,872 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,485 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 97,165 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

rear axle radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 85,949 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,220 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 80,214 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

All brake pipes painted, not able to fully inspect.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 79,897 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front and rear pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Jan 2007 79,897 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front bull bar top mountigs insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2006 66,137 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 66,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WSL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 T3 WSL, 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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T3 WSL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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