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W299 OAL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

196,600 mi
Last recorded196,600 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 OAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 196,600 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner corroded and pitted faces [solid] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both mirror units (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 196,600 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns front joint on link rod from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner corroded and pitted faces [solid] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both mirror units (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 176,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi, osf and nsf and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf trailing arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 176,664 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi, osf and nsf and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf trailing arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 176,649 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to test trailer socket as access covered

Pass 24 Nov 2023 158,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 158,813 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 158,788 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside and outer side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer before and after holed (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in schutz (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear ns body support bracket corroded/holed

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

brake pedal excessive travel

Pass 12 Sep 2022 145,315 miles

Offside Rear rear shock slight misting of oil

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 145,052 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All tyres 12 years old

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 135,788 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 135,783 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front 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))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 134,520 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 133,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis and under body cover in waxoyl

Fail 18 Sep 2019 133,843 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis and under body cover in waxoyl

Pass 13 Sep 2018 133,119 miles

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

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

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

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

under body and chassis covered with waxoyl

Pass 22 Sep 2017 132,412 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 129,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 127,159 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 127,159 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 124,390 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 124,346 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 121,297 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 121,297 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 115,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 109,078 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 102,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,582 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,632 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 90,632 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre has a deep cut on the outer shoulder almost to cords.

service brake only just makes efficiency.

Fail 15 Feb 2006 46,892 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

service brake only just makes efficiency.

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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W299 OAL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W299 OAL, 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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W299 OAL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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