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W626 TCY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,668 mi
Last recorded163,668 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW626 TCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 163,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead/footwells. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 155,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by trailing arm mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 145,018 miles

Both Front footwells corroded.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 136,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 132,471 miles

Front slight play in steering column universal joints

Nearside Front footwell corroded badly but not holed

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 129,428 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 127,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

POSSIBLE OIL LEEK ON STEERING BOX

Fail 16 Apr 2018 123,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOCK ABSORBER TURRET (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOX SECTION (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

POSSIBLE OIL LEEK ON STEERING BOX

Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,437 miles

Nearside and offside front seatbelts have fraying to the webbing but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside rear shock absorber upper and lower mountng bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside front floor has heavy surface corrosion.

Offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Service brake perfromance ONLY 53% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 119,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting turret. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front seatbelts have fraying to the webbing but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside rear shock absorber upper and lower mountng bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside front floor has heavy surface corrosion.

Offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Service brake perfromance ONLY 53% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,965 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 111,568 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 105,422 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,422 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 100,605 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 100,600 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,227 miles

could not clearly see rear inner brake pads to determine there thickness

o/s/r foot brake effort low

rear outer brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Feb 2012 922,123 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

could not clearly see rear inner brake pads to determine there thickness

o/s/r foot brake effort low

rear outer brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2011 88,027 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,586 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 83,586 miles

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

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,962 miles

Nearside washer not working

Fail 7 Feb 2008 74,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,739 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 66,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,206 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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W626 TCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W626 TCY, 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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W626 TCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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