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W722 TAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,783 mi
Last recorded101,783 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 101,783 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 101,591 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))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both axle swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

all tyres have a manufacture date of 2009

Fail 11 May 2023 100,992 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

chassis coverd in a wax oil under body sealant

Pass 10 May 2022 100,664 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box output seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 100,551 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box leaking slighty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front+rear pinion oil seals leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 100,551 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box leaking slighty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front+rear pinion oil seals leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 100,407 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 99,910 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,826 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,438 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,369 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system getting in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2013 95,928 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2013 95,927 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front floor area corroded

offside and nearside front axle spheres slightly leaking

Fail 30 May 2012 95,780 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 May 2012 95,780 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 May 2011 94,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front wipers split

Pass 10 May 2010 94,037 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

axle ball joint slight play

Fail 4 May 2010 94,023 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

axle ball joint slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,184 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 89,182 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

o/s/f wiper arm missing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,241 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 83,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2006 79,687 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 79,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front o/s door hinge worn

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 TAW 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 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TAW, 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 TAW registered?

W722 TAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W722 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W722 TAW shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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