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W722 RGM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,842 mi
Last recorded113,842 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW722 RGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 113,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 113,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS AND REAR HUBS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUT RIG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S AND O/S REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 113,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 110,197 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 110,191 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 107,043 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,435 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 101,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 101,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 96,214 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 96,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,743 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 92,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,213 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 81,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 May 2014 79,004 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 162,980 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 75,496 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 68,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,483 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted/corroded inner edges....

front registration plate slight damage....

Fail 13 Mar 2010 62,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs slightly pitted/corroded inner edges....

front registration plate slight damage....

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,867 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,981 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 477,126 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,911 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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W722 RGM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W722 RGM, 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 W722 RGM registered?

W722 RGM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W722 RGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W722 RGM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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