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W329 BOE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,680 mi
Last recorded108,680 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW329 BOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 108,680 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever appears to have slight free play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 107,308 miles

N/s/f brake disc appears wet, would advise further investigation

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

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

Parking brake lever appears to have slight free play

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 106,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from back of engine, also from transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play felt in steering at wheels

Fail 20 Nov 2023 106,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from back of engine, also from transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play felt in steering at wheels

Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 102,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,497 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 101,459 miles

Offside Drag link 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 SHOK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 99,408 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 99,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 95,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 89,708 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 85,746 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 85,746 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 74,420 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,244 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 62,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,316 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,316 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,659 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear door corroded but latched down

Spare wheel excessive movement but secure

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 506,566 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear door corroded but latched down

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel excessive movement but secure

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front prop rear u.j excessive play

Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 41,660 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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W329 BOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W329 BOE, 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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W329 BOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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