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X773 TCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,149 mi
Last recorded58,149 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX773 TCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 58,149 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 58,142 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

steering box drop arm gaiter deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2025 57,518 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Rear general corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 20 Jan 2025 57,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front floors corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 56,894 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 55,982 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 55,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 54,708 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 54,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 53,141 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rearmost chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 51,442 miles

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 51,442 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 50,559 miles

incorrect fuel cap type

minor diesel leak ...engine.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,172 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,593 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 49,593 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 48,793 miles

Nearside washer poor

both wipers deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2014 47,903 miles

nearside washer poor

Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,586 miles

nearside wiper splitting

washers poor

Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,547 miles

Both wiper blades starting to perish slightly on ends

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,726 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,042 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2010 43,042 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to perish slightly

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,854 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,121 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,212 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 39,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X773 TCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X773 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X773 TCC registered?

X773 TCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X773 TCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X773 TCC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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