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X296 PJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,416 mi
Last recorded131,416 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 PJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 131,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 130,763 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 130,763 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 128,293 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 127,580 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper heavily corroded/ rotten (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember/ bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rusting to all chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 127,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper heavily corroded/ rotten (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember/ bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rusting to all chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 125,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 125,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 123,589 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 123,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x/2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x/2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 115,959 miles

Both front brake pipes to flexis rusty/shailing

NSF tyre 2mm only

Rear brake pipe to calipers rusty/shailing

Rear main brake pipe rusty/shailing

Rear of chassis rusty/shailing

Rear tyres cracking

Slight leak front hub seals

Fail 29 Aug 2015 114,959 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Bottom of steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front brake pipes to flexis rusty/shailing

NSF tyre 2mm only

Rear brake pipe to calipers rusty/shailing

Rear main brake pipe rusty/shailing

Rear of chassis rusty/shailing

Rear tyres cracking

Slight leak front hub seals

Pass 1 Sep 2014 105,469 miles

Front brake ipes through inner wings a little rusty.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,285 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,924 miles

front spheres leaking slightly

slight drop in servo

Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,924 miles

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

front spheres leaking slightly

slight drop in servo

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,145 miles

n/s/f o/s/f spheres slight oil leak / engine oil leak / f/diff oil leak / rear pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2008 657,168 miles

oil leak on front diff

very little reserve travel on hnd brake

Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,658 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 514,264 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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X296 PJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X296 PJW, 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 X296 PJW registered?

X296 PJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X296 PJW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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