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W736 TAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,725 mi
Last recorded150,725 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW736 TAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 150,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 150,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger x2 bits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 149,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 149,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 148,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 143,302 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 143,263 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 141,975 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 141,892 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Main beam can only be operated when dip beam lights are extinguished, appears that headlamps are wired incorrectly. (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both uj's on rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 139,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis next to outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 136,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 129,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 123,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 117,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 112,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 106,802 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 98,114 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 87,384 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,376 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 80,365 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,565 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 71,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,810 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise:front number plate damaged

advise:slight play nearside rear anti roll bar bush

advise:slight play steering box

Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,132 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 58,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

spare wheel missing and it's exposed carrier is a hazard.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,633 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 42,263 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 42,263 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W736 TAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W736 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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W736 TAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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