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W274 RCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,811 mi
Last recorded146,811 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 RCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 146,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 142,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 142,014 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 134,578 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 132,057 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 132,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 123,740 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 123,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,374 miles

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

Slight play in steering coupling on shaft

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 114,115 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 112,556 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,566 miles

Oil leak rear of engine.

off side front and near side rear caliper sliders sticking

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,322 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,233 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 68,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,556 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 599,794 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,433 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,052 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 34,613 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 29,870 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,200 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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W274 RCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W274 RCC, 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 W274 RCC registered?

W274 RCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W274 RCC safe to buy?

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