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X106 WFM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,715 mi
Last recorded101,715 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX106 WFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 101,715 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 101,316 miles

Minor weeps from swivel housing seals

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 100,715 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe to hose. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension support corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 97,594 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,483 miles

Engine MIL on dash

Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,734 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 88,734 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 88,639 miles

Central Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (behind outrigger) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure towball bolts loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

mil light illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,845 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 81,323 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,234 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member by tow bar mounts surface corroded but not holed (6.6.6)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 74,234 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 69,674 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,674 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded rear crossmember (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake efforts slightly low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,289 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 62,279 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,904 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2014 55,901 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

engine managment lamp on

engine will only idle and wont rev

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 55,901 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

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

engine managment lamp on

vehicle will only idle so no brake test or emissions test could be carried out

windscreen not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,161 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 54,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,164 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,706 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 38,704 miles

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

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

Centre Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,137 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,206 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,980 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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X106 WFM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 X106 WFM, 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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X106 WFM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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