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TCZ 1057

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,900 mi
Last recorded142,900 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 1057
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 142,900 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 142,618 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at joint with x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top and bottom near rear shocker top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at joint with x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top and bottom near rear shocker top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 134,875 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 133,659 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 127,070 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 127,070 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 123,316 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 114,767 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 106,087 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,360 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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TCZ 1057 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TCZ 1057, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TCZ 1057 registered?

TCZ 1057 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is TCZ 1057 safe to buy?

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