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W996 EOX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,539 mi
Last recorded7,539 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 EOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 7,539 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 7,539 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 7,539 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 7,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 6,191 miles

Nearside Front Swivel seal weeping

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Swivel seal weeping

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 5,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking slightly

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 4,141 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 1 miles

Front Both Swivel Seals Are Leaking Slightly

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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W996 EOX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W996 EOX, 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 W996 EOX registered?

W996 EOX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W996 EOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W996 EOX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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