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X397 CWN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,970 mi
Last recorded154,970 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 CWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 154,970 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 18 Nov 2024 150,238 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight up and down movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 146,309 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint on A frame fastened to top of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 142,088 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 138,488 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint in rear prop. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 138,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger corroded at mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint play and boot split. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint in rear prop. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 136,270 miles

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

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

slight oil leak around engine

Fail 16 Nov 2020 136,255 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to n/s only (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 23 Nov 2019 134,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 133,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 126,814 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,788 miles

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

corrosion to middle and rear chassis

corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 12 Sep 2014 110,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,279 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 93,279 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,461 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,940 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,109 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

steering damper bush

Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,994 miles

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

Oil leak

steering damper bush worn

Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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X397 CWN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X397 CWN, 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 X397 CWN registered?

X397 CWN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X397 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X397 CWN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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