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T666 BUT

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

24,938 mi
Last recorded24,938 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT666 BUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 24,938 miles

Steering damper has slight movement in bush

Unable to fully examine chassis due to applied underseal

Fail 2 Aug 2018 24,918 miles

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

Steering damper has slight movement in bush

Unable to fully examine chassis due to applied underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,514 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 20,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 15,896 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 15,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose disc pad pin (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 8,389 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 8,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 3,739 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 3,734 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 92,053 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 92,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,158 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 82,154 miles

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

n/s/f swivel joint leaking slightly

Fail 2 Apr 2011 82,154 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f swivel joint leaking slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,105 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 76,104 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,209 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 64,639 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 64,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 60,530 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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T666 BUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T666 BUT, 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 T666 BUT registered?

T666 BUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is T666 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T666 BUT shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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