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W594 XOJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

101,534 mi
Last recorded101,534 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW594 XOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 101,534 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

screen wash leak in dash

Pass 15 May 2025 100,016 miles

Offside Chassis to Body Mount Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 99,843 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Chassis to Body Mount Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 99,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear chassis to body mount slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 May 2024 99,078 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear chassis to body mount slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 97,825 miles

Nearside front inner corrosion floor pan

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front inner corrosion floor pan

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,440 miles

Central Rear x-member corroded within 30cm of body mounts

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

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

Nearside of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a body mount

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer brake pipe corrosion

Rear axle axle brake pipes corrosion

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 97,433 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear x-member corroded within 30cm of body mounts

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

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

Nearside of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a body mount

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer brake pipe corrosion

Rear axle axle brake pipes corrosion

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

coolant low

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,591 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear [front to rear] outer brake pipe corrosion

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle brake pipes corrosion

centre rear x-member corroded within 30cm of body monts

offside front brake pipe corrosion

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2021 95,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear [front to rear] outer brake pipe corrosion

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle brake pipes corrosion

centre rear x-member corroded within 30cm of body monts

offside front brake pipe corrosion

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear [axle] brake pipes corrosion

centre rear x-member has corrosion within 30cm of body mounts

offside front brake pipe corrosion

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 93,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

centre rear x-member corroded within 30cm of body mountings

offside front brake pipe corrosion

offside rear brake pipe corrosion

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 93,140 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid recheck wipers (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

centre rear x-member corroded within 30cm of body mountings

coolant low

offside front and offside rear brake pipes corrosion

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 91,932 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

centre rear x-member corroded within 30cm of body mountings

coolant low

offside front brake pipe corrosion

offside rear brake pipe corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2018 91,924 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear [front] (2.4.G.2)

centre x-member corroded within 30cm of body mountings

coolant low

offside front and offside rear brake pipes corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

centre rear x-member corroded within 30cm of body mountings, not excessive

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of tow bar mountings, not excessive

Fail 8 Feb 2017 89,561 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

centre rear x-member corroded within 30cm of body mountings, not excessive

coolant low

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of tow bar mountings, not excessive

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

centre [lower] x-member has corrosion within 30cm of body mountings, not excesive

offside front brake pipe has corrosion

vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of tow bar mountings, not excessive

Fail 25 Jan 2016 87,424 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

centre [lower] x-member has corrosion within 30cm of body mountings, not excesive

offside front brake pipe has corrosion

vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of tow bar mountings, not excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,599 miles

nearside and offside windscreen wipers deteriorating

offside body has corrosion within 30cm of a body mounting but not excessive

Fail 2 Feb 2015 86,598 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant level low

nearside and offside windscreen wipers deteriorating

offside body has corrosion within 30cm of a body mounting but not excessive

Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,939 miles

nearside and offside centre rear x-member has corrosion within 30cm of a body mount but not excessive

offside rear brake pads wearing down

Fail 27 Jan 2014 83,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

coolant level low

engine oil getting low

nearside and offside centre rear x-member has corrosion within 30cm of a body mount but not excessive

offside rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside and offside windscreen wipers showing signs of age but still clearing screen

Fail 22 Jan 2013 80,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

coolant reservoir level low

nearside and offside windscreen wipers showing signs of age but still clearing screen

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,619 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 73,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front hub seals seeping oil

gearbox / transfer box / front diff noisy in low gears

Fail 10 Feb 2011 73,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front hub seals seeping oil

gearbox / transfer box / front diff noisy in low gears

Fail 29 Dec 2010 73,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damp around steering box.

slight play steering ball joints.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 64,688 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,688 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 56,856 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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W594 XOJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W594 XOJ, 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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W594 XOJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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