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W129 OCJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

297,262 mi
Last recorded297,262 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 OCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 297,262 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front slight seepage hub oil seals

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 294,276 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 and misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s and o/s chassis repairs and undersealed front too rear

slight seepage hub oil seals

Fail 19 Aug 2024 294,276 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 and misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s and o/s chassis repairs and undersealed front too rear

slight seepage hub oil seals

Pass 5 Sep 2023 290,563 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin LIMITS!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged x 4 (misshaped) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s and o/s chassis repairs and undersealed front too rear

slight seepage hub oil seals

Pass 29 Aug 2022 287,189 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 283,565 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 281,175 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 280,966 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front swivel hub oil seals leaking

n/s rear hub oil seal leaking

o/s front seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 29 May 2019 280,963 miles

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))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front swivel hub oil seals leaking

n/s rear hub oil seal leaking

o/s front seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 31 May 2018 280,461 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 May 2018 280,461 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 279,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion on bulk head near brake servo mounting

horn weak

wipers poor

Fail 9 May 2017 279,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion on bulk head near brake servo mounting

horn weak

wipers poor

Pass 20 May 2016 276,945 miles

Front Prop shaft U.J. badly worn.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt below steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Prop shaft rear U.J worn.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 276,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Damper mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Prop shaft U.J. badly worn.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt below steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Prop shaft rear U.J worn.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 275,324 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 273,912 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

wipers will not switch off once operated until ignition is switched off

Pass 29 May 2013 273,149 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 273,135 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 368,102 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 368,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 249,026 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 249,006 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 233,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 222,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 204,884 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 204,863 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 192,131 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 170,569 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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W129 OCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W129 OCJ, 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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W129 OCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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