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W422 XAN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,269 mi
Last recorded168,269 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW422 XAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 168,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 166,743 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2020 166,715 miles

Central Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member - lower section - behind towbar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member - lower section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 163,718 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 160,518 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

steering arm has slight play at the steering box

Pass 14 Feb 2017 157,586 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 151,794 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 151,794 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 145,369 miles

rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 140,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 134,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 130,975 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 123,734 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 123,737 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 116,273 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 107,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight leak from power steering box.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 107,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Slight leak from power steering box.

Steering damper has a slightly worn rubber bush.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,621 miles

Drag link rod steering damper has slightly worn rubber bush.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 99,621 miles

Drag link rod steering damper has slightly worn rubber bush.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 91,822 miles

Rear number plate discolouring.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 91,822 miles

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

Rear number plate discolouring.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 78,611 miles

front & rear number plates slightly discoloured.

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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W422 XAN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W422 XAN, 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 W422 XAN registered?

W422 XAN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W422 XAN safe to buy?

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