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W726 GET

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,041 mi
Last recorded134,041 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW726 GET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 134,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 131,999 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 128,962 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY IS UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 126,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 121,636 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 116,899 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 112,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 109,431 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 104,948 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 12 Dec 2017 104,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Dec 2016 100,157 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 97,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 96,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear uj front propshaft slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2012 93,284 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,284 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 89,647 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 89,567 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion rear chassis n/s

Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,898 miles

Fuel filter area is damp

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2009 86,817 miles

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

Fuel filter area is damp

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2008 79,832 miles

o/s front tyre cutting out on inner edge

oil leak on front diff

slight play in rear shockabsorber top bushs

slight wear in front suspension lower arm front bushs

Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,754 miles

Rear door cracked.

Spare tyre has tread missing.

Fail 11 Jul 2006 61,703 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 11 Jul 2006 61,703 miles

front number plate has slight damage

Fail 23 Jun 2005 5,780 miles

Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W726 GET is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W726 GET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W726 GET registered?

W726 GET is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W726 GET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W726 GET shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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