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W357 XNP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,056 mi
Last recorded209,056 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 XNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 209,056 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Spot light

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 209,056 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

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

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Spot light

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 207,694 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 207,674 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative No hazard lights working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 206,557 miles

Fuel tank cross member corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 206,556 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fuel tank cross member corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 205,816 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 205,816 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 203,858 miles

Both front swivels have slight seepage from oil seals

Fuel filter head slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 203,858 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front swivels have slight seepage from oil seals

Fuel filter head slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 202,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inside sidewall

small cuts on tread area of NS and OS front tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2016 200,336 miles

OS swivel leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2016 200,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS front shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OS swivel leaking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS front shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 196,737 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 195,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 192,317 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 192,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 187,582 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 186,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 174,794 miles

soiled underside

Fail 8 Mar 2010 164,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear pads getting low

soiled u/side

transmision brake slight judder

Pass 8 Mar 2010 164,873 miles

rear pads getting low

soiled u/side

transmision brake slight judder

Pass 10 Mar 2009 145,711 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 131,040 miles

front axle tread on 2-3mm max.

o/s rear tyre approaching limit for wear

n/s rear tyre on limit for wear

Pass 12 Mar 2007 111,333 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 111,331 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 91,665 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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W357 XNP 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 66.7%.

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 W357 XNP, 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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W357 XNP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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