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W862 XDA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

357,510 mi
Last recorded357,510 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 XDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 357,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 352,594 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 346,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 343,136 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 343,005 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 341,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 341,796 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside 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))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 329,707 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 314,008 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 314,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 297,499 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 275,570 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

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

High level brake light inop.

O/S/R and both front metal brake pipes corroding. Stone chip in front windscreen.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 275,569 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Engine oil level on minimum.

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

High level brake light inop.

O/S/R and both front metal brake pipes corroding. Stone chip in front windscreen.

Fail 26 May 2015 272,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 23 May 2014 252,811 miles

Damage in swept area of front windscreen. Brake pedal rubber wearing thin.

Fail 21 May 2014 252,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Damage in swept area of front windscreen. Brake pedal rubber wearing thin.

Pass 20 May 2013 226,276 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 202,668 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside/rear/bump/stop/missing

Pass 20 May 2011 182,068 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 164,255 miles

o/s/f hub seal leaking oil slightly

Pass 22 May 2009 105,364 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 142,541 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 142,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 117,819 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 99,164 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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W862 XDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W862 XDA, 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 W862 XDA registered?

W862 XDA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W862 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W862 XDA shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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