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W834 TBM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

130,134 mi
Last recorded130,134 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW834 TBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 130,134 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 128,120 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 123,120 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 119,758 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 116,834 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 115,413 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 114,026 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 112,912 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 111,848 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 111,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,767 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 108,232 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 98,708 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 81,414 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 78,140 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 69,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 64,940 miles

Oil leak

all tyre sidewalls cracked

brake discs slightly lipped

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,422 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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W834 TBM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W834 TBM, 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 W834 TBM registered?

W834 TBM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W834 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W834 TBM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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