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W49 XGD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,585 mi
Last recorded79,585 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 XGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,585 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 79,563 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 79,399 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 79,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,698 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 78,698 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,200 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 76,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,916 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,578 miles

slight corrosion o/s-n/s rear brake discs.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,376 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 66,376 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,034 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 63,034 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 60,659 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,092 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 56,192 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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W49 XGD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W49 XGD, 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

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What year was W49 XGD registered?

W49 XGD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W49 XGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W49 XGD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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