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T700 DEF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

124,216 mi
Last recorded124,216 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT700 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 124,216 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 124,193 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 118,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 118,481 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 117,859 miles

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

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

The off side front door strap is getting worn.

The off side rear hub oil seal has a slight leak.

Fail 6 Nov 2023 117,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,459 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 111,458 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected on the drop arm. (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,106 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported the front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

The exhaust system is loose.

Fail 16 Sep 2021 98,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported the front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

The exhaust system is loose.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,227 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high light insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high light insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported the front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,399 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 82,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2010 76,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

the off side front and rear wing's has damage to them.

Fail 12 May 2010 76,177 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

the off side front and rear wing's has damage to them.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,461 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,852 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in steering damper bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2006 54,208 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 54,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 46,104 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 46,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T700 DEF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 T700 DEF, 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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T700 DEF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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