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X329 YWL

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

327,313 mi
Last recorded327,313 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX329 YWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 327,313 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 327,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 320,249 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 320,249 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 318,273 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 318,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 316,763 miles

Offside Front slight movement at swivel bearings

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 309,833 miles

Central Front steering damper light misting of oil

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top diff mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 309,823 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front steering damper light misting of oil

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top diff mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (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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X329 YWL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X329 YWL, 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 X329 YWL registered?

X329 YWL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X329 YWL safe to buy?

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