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W976 XEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,002 mi
Last recorded87,002 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 XEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 87,002 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 86,200 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Floor section corroded but not structual

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side rear outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Drivers floor area corroded under rubber mat

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 80,957 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Drivers floor area corroded under rubber mat

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 77,930 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker top mount cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,224 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shocker mount turret! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 75,224 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shocker mount turret! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,032 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 68,281 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both rear (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 65,295 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 65,295 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,347 miles

drivers door inner trim loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,087 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 57,087 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight fuel leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 53,031 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight fuel leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,454 miles

front bull bar insecure

o/s front wheel bearing slightly worn

rear diff slight leak

steering box slight leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,454 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front bull bar insecure

o/s front wheel bearing slightly worn

rear diff slight leak

steering box slight leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,868 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 44,868 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,080 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 37,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 30,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,373 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 26,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,547 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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W976 XEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W976 XEC, 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 W976 XEC registered?

W976 XEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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