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X391 TCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,111 mi
Last recorded127,111 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX391 TCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 127,111 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 125,519 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 122,567 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,291 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 112,533 miles

Central Front number plate damaged but still reads ok

Nearside Front tyre starting to step in the tread

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 112,533 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed n\s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front number plate damaged but still reads ok

Nearside Front steering arm dust cover split

Nearside Front tyre starting to step in the tread

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front steering arm dust cover split

Nearside Rear rear end bumper bar has rust hole that hold the exhaust

Pass 9 Nov 2018 107,815 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 107,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 103,381 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle casing missing

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

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

Oil leak rear differential oil seal ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rear propshaft front joint ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,821 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Driver's seat upholstery deteriorated exposing seat frame

Driver's seatbelt buckle casing missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear position lamp lens damaged but not exposing white light to the rear

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 98,821 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged but still provides a view to the rear

Coolant level below minimum

Driver's seat upholstery deteriorated exposing seat frame

Driver's seatbelt buckle casing missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear position lamp lens damaged but not exposing white light to the rear

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,661 miles

Drivers door latch intermittently faulty in operation

Drivers seat belt buckle casing missing

Drivers seat foam/upholstery deteriorated (exposing frame)

Engine coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear stop/tail lamp damaged but not emitting white light to the rear

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 94,661 miles

Drivers door latch intermittently faulty in operation

Drivers seat belt buckle casing missing

Drivers seat foam/upholstery deteriorated (exposing frame)

Engine coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear stop/tail lamp damaged but not emitting white light to the rear

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,539 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,391 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/r body stay corroded away

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear dif oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,971 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f inner bumper corrossion

n/s/r side light lens cracked but not showing white light

rear dif leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2013 86,971 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f inner bumper corrossion

n/s/r side light lens cracked but not showing white light

rear dif leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2012 82,695 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r wing bracket corroded and broken

Fail 7 Nov 2012 82,695 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r wing bracket corroded and broken

Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,499 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 77,499 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,811 miles

rear crossmember rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,069 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 45,108 miles

Oil leak

slight play in front prop rear u/j

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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X391 TCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X391 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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X391 TCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X391 TCC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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