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W268 TDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,998 mi
Last recorded85,998 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 TDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 85,998 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 85,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 84,702 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 84,702 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,786 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 81,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 81,704 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 81,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 81,681 miles

Both front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,466 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,946 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 80,946 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,021 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

slight oil leak from nearside and offside front hubs

Fail 1 Apr 2014 77,020 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

slight oil leak from nearside and offside front hubs

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,598 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 74,597 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,919 miles

both front headlamp bezels are rusty

both front seat belt webbinmgs are marked, nearside worse

front radius arm bushes are going soft

nail in nearside rear tire

offside rear axle upper bump stop is missing

offside rear of engine is oiley at top?

offside rear shock absorber bush worn

rear cross member sounds soft in spots?

Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

some seat belts showing slight deterioation?????

Pass 19 May 2009 65,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,329 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,697 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 51,769 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 51,769 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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W268 TDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W268 TDV, 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 W268 TDV registered?

W268 TDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W268 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W268 TDV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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