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W344 XOO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,662 mi
Last recorded158,662 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 XOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 158,662 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 157,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear body brace corroded.

Pass 28 May 2014 153,246 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear stabilizer beam corroded.

Fail 28 May 2014 153,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear stabilizer beam corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 147,618 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 141,487 miles

oil leak from gearbox/engine

slight corrosion to o/s rear body support mount

Fail 31 May 2012 141,487 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak from gearbox/engine

slight corrosion to o/s rear body support mount

Pass 5 May 2011 130,069 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 118,728 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 11 Jun 2009 107,276 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 95,285 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 825,967 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,360 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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W344 XOO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W344 XOO, 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 W344 XOO registered?

W344 XOO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W344 XOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W344 XOO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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