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W903 XDM

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,871 mi
Last recorded149,871 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW903 XDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 149,871 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 146,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 143,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front swivel hub slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2014 143,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front swivel hub slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 141,957 miles

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

Oil leak

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

steering damper bush worn

Fail 21 Feb 2012 141,955 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

steering damper bush worn

Fail 15 Nov 2011 141,646 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise front brake discs have slight ware

advise rear brake discs have slight ware and offside is corroded to inner face

front axle outer seals slight leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 137,054 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 136,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 133,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 133,722 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 126,506 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 126,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

vehicle has 3 missing mud flaps

Pass 4 Jan 2008 124,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 98,663 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 79,801 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ladder obscuring rear no plate. P.R.S

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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W903 XDM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W903 XDM, 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 W903 XDM registered?

W903 XDM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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