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W363 XJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,098 mi
Last recorded152,098 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW363 XJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 152,098 miles

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 5 May 2023 151,609 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside steering damper ball joint has slight play

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 147,322 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

chassis and under body slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 144,357 miles

chassis painted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 142,889 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 141,409 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 141,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by throttle pedal brake pedal (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 140,887 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 140,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 140,031 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 139,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 137,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 131,187 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 131,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 124,426 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 124,416 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 118,503 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 118,089 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

steering damper bush worn

Pass 11 May 2009 105,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 95,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 80,141 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 69,166 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W363 XJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W363 XJW, 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 W363 XJW registered?

W363 XJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W363 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W363 XJW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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