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W421 BOE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,365 mi
Last recorded132,365 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 BOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 132,365 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 130,608 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 129,447 miles

Offside Front tyre is perished on outer side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2022 127,496 miles

Offside Front tyre is perished on outer side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2021 127,129 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 127,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 126,894 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 126,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 126,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 124,956 miles

all chassis has been heavly undersealed corrosion job to detect

Pass 11 Jul 2016 120,764 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 120,620 miles

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

Offside Front axle seal slight oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 118,409 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 113,839 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 112,260 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 112,260 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,299 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 94,787 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 84,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 84,799 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,459 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 83,459 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 79,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 76,955 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 67,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 54,701 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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W421 BOE 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 W421 BOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W421 BOE?

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What year was W421 BOE registered?

W421 BOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W421 BOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 BOE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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