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W349 XAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

202,886 mi
Last recorded202,886 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 202,886 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 202,878 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 197,195 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 193,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 190,214 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 190,174 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 187,526 miles

Surface corrosion forming on underside and some suspension components.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 183,277 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 179,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 170,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 170,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 161,949 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 153,316 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 153,311 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 143,333 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 133,891 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 124,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 114,515 miles

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

body damage everywhere

Fail 29 May 2012 114,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

body damage everywhere

Pass 12 May 2011 104,450 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,176 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 84,886 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 76,044 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT REAR U/J WORN

Pass 12 May 2007 67,321 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 67,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,951 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 57,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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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W349 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W349 XAF, 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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W349 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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