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W365 XJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

98,354 mi
Last recorded98,354 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW365 XJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 98,354 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,325 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 93,387 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 88,765 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 88,762 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 85,394 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 85,327 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 81,134 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 76,720 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,627 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,703 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 67,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

metal brake pipes covered

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,609 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 62,609 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 586,368 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 58,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres cracked on tread

chassis corroded

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR DIFF HAS A OIL LEAK

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,392 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 463,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,765 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 45,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,459 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,425 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,505 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,943 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,474 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,513 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 17,448 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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W365 XJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 W365 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 W365 XJW registered?

W365 XJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W365 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W365 XJW shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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