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W978 XOC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,030 mi
Last recorded122,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 XOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 122,030 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front top shock towers corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 122,013 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front top shock towers corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear outer crossmember holed both sides - JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively rear crossmember JUST ON LIMIT (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 119,544 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 116,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cailper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cailper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 116,608 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole near pedal box. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cailper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cailper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small hole within 30cm. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 116,574 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Coolant header tank insecure

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 116,237 miles

Central seat missing

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front bulkhead has some corrosion but body mount secure and more than 30cm away from pedal box

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

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central bolt in beam missing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

steering box has slight weep

Fail 7 Oct 2022 116,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (drop arm) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central seat missing

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front bulkhead has some corrosion but body mount secure and more than 30cm away from pedal box

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

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central bolt in beam missing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

steering box has slight weep

Pass 7 Oct 2021 115,675 miles

Central Front Seat removed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 115,672 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose Rear flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Seat removed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose retaining nut missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 115,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

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

Offside Rear crossmember corroded

wiper linkage worn

Fail 22 Sep 2020 115,415 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

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

Offside Rear crossmember corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,120 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 114,120 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,935 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 89,737 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipe corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2010 83,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 75,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,105 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes not locking on fot brke

slight marking on front seat belt webbing

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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W978 XOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W978 XOC, 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 W978 XOC registered?

W978 XOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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