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X215 TCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

153,542 mi
Last recorded153,542 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX215 TCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 153,542 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central front and central rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central front and central rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

battery tray corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2026 153,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central front and central rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central front and central rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

battery tray corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 150,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 147,170 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 147,167 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired cracked (1.1.3 (e))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective on drop arm (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad retaining pin broken and partly missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 144,085 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Front footwells some corrosion on o/s and n/s

Nearside Front washer poor

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fulcrum balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 143,302 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 143,302 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 141,416 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 140,092 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 140,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 134,968 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 129,537 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 129,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 123,268 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 116,557 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 108,477 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,825 miles

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

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

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

offside side step insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2010 82,628 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 82,628 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,181 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 77,181 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 59,006 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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X215 TCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 X215 TCC, 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 X215 TCC registered?

X215 TCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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