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W133 XNP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,995 mi
Last recorded82,995 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 XNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 82,995 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 82,897 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 81,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 80,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 80,496 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 78,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 77,515 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 May 2019 76,205 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,151 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all four tyres cracking

oil leak

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,565 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,108 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,775 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,626 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,731 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 413,197 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,501 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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W133 XNP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W133 XNP, 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 W133 XNP registered?

W133 XNP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W133 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W133 XNP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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