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W904 XDM

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

36,934 mi
Last recorded36,934 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW904 XDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 36,934 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 36,932 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Feb 2023 35,561 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 35,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 35,200 miles

n/s/r shock absorbers has corrosion to the external casing

Fail 16 Aug 2022 35,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers has corrosion to the external casing

Pass 6 Aug 2021 34,000 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 34,000 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,031 miles

slight play in o/s/r top shocker bush

Fail 12 Aug 2020 33,031 miles

Fuel system component leaking around filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

slight play in o/s/r top shocker bush

Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,044 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,380 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,973 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 26,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,746 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,297 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,740 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,168 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)

Slight play in steering damper bush. O/s

Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,671 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,430 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,875 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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W904 XDM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W904 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W904 XDM registered?

W904 XDM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W904 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W904 XDM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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