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W58 XGD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW58 XGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 84,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,169 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,454 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four are over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 81,451 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four are over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 81,166 miles

all tyres over ten years old

Pass 17 Jun 2022 80,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

Fail 17 Jun 2022 80,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,604 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 80,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,581 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,044 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBER (6.6.6)

Pass 23 May 2014 78,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres slightly cut

n/s front hub slightly damp

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,028 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,157 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 66,937 miles

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

front seat belts marked

Pass 12 May 2010 62,419 miles

drop arm ball jiont close to limits a fair amount of play in it

rear seat backs getting loose

Fail 12 May 2010 62,419 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drop arm ball jiont close to limits a fair amount of play in it

rear seat backs getting loose

Pass 21 May 2009 55,839 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber split

n/s/r triangle bush starting to split

o/s/f door check not catching

Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,766 miles

OIL LEAK AT REAR DIFF PAN

OIL LEAK AT SUMP

Fail 26 Jun 2008 53,766 miles

OIL LEAK AT REAR DIFF PAN

OIL LEAK AT SUMP

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,973 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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W58 XGD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W58 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.

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What year was W58 XGD registered?

W58 XGD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W58 XGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W58 XGD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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