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W669 TDM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,309 mi
Last recorded105,309 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW669 TDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 105,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 205/80/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust pipe coming out of silencer perforated and blowing slightly

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 105,303 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 205/80/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust pipe coming out of silencer perforated and blowing slightly

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,387 miles

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe cracked/split coming out of silencer box

noise on engine

Pass 30 Mar 2022 92,430 miles

Rear exhaust connection cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,655 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Rear brake efficiency only just met

Rear propshaft rear uj worn

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,081 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,633 miles

Rear rear universal joint as slight play in rear prop

Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,525 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer door handle insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,648 miles

Offside Front outer door handle loose

Rear slight play in rear prop universal joint

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,862 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,862 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,285 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear brake disc corrodded inside face

Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,310 miles

steering box leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2012 66,308 miles

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

steering box leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,563 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,606 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,499 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,043 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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W669 TDM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W669 TDM, 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 W669 TDM registered?

W669 TDM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W669 TDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W669 TDM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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