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W134 XCK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,973 mi
Last recorded140,973 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 XCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 140,973 miles

reverse light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 140,968 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch gear fault and does not remain on unless held in middle of switching position (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch gear fault and does not remain on unless held in middle of switching position (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm ball joint excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

reverse light not working

steering damper eye bush worn

Pass 21 Feb 2025 131,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 125,432 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 119,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 114,979 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 114,979 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,187 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 97,716 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 91,966 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle slightly rusty.advise (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 89,754 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 89,754 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 87,706 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,261 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 86,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 755,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,351 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perisahed

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,892 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,570 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 33,570 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,944 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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W134 XCK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W134 XCK, 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 W134 XCK registered?

W134 XCK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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