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X54 NWW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

119,260 mi
Last recorded119,260 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 NWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 119,260 miles

Nearside Front Body Mount Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 116,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2024 114,176 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting corroding

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

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

Offside Front Axle seal leaking grease

Offside Front Body mounting corroding

Offside Front Small corrosion hole in chassis

Fail 18 Jul 2024 114,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Body mounting corroding

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

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

Offside Front Axle seal leaking grease

Offside Front Body mounting corroding

Offside Front Small corrosion hole in chassis

Pass 30 Jun 2023 111,158 miles

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel support corroded

Offside Rear 1/4 panel support missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 111,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie-bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie-bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel support corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 1/4 panel support missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 107,828 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 107,783 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near to tie-bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 104,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 101,682 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 101,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,077 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 99,077 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 99,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle carrier bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting adrfift (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 30mm within drivers seatbelt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Engine mounting excessively loose gearbox mounting adrift (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both drivers door hinges excessively worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing, but not affecting operation (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Nearside Lower battery tray/under body heavily corroded, insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,118 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front seatbelt stalk buckle cover missing but ok.

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 94,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front seatbelt stalk buckle cover missing but ok.

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,149 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 4 x axle location bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 3 point mounts (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wipers deteriorated but clearing screen

Fail 24 Aug 2016 88,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function strut turret (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Front floor has corrosion not in prescribed area

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle location bar bushes x 3 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle location bar bushes x 3 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle location bar 3 point mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 83,805 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,163 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

The front number plate is slightly damaged.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 13 Sep 2013 74,332 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,295 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,455 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Handbrake release button missing - not affecting operation

Longtidudinal brake pipe not fully accesible - not fully inspected

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

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

Plastic cover missing off n/s seat belt - not affecting operation

Rear n/s suspension buffer missing

Fail 22 Nov 2010 63,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Handbrake release button missing - not affecting operation

Longtidudinal brake pipe not fully accesible - not fully inspected

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

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

Plastic cover missing off n/s seat belt - not affecting operation

Rear n/s suspension buffer missing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,770 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of slight age deterioration.

Brake pipe running along top of o/s chassis member not visible.

Drivers door check strap broken.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

N/S rear suspension rebound buffer missing.

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

O/S front outer wing panel damaged.

O/S of front bull bar damaged and slightly insecure.

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

Plastic cover missing from passenger seat belt buckle.

Release button missing from parking brake lever though button still functions.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 57,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres showing signs of slight age deterioration.

Brake pipe running along top of o/s chassis member not visible.

Drivers door check strap broken.

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

N/S rear suspension rebound buffer missing.

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

O/S front outer wing panel damaged.

O/S of front bull bar damaged and slightly insecure.

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

Plastic cover missing from passenger seat belt buckle.

Release button missing from parking brake lever though button still functions.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 51,263 miles

Movement at rear gearbox drive flange (nut loose ?)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Seat belt stalk at n/s - plastic cover broken/ not affecting operation

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,263 miles

Movement at rear gearbox drive flange (nut loose ?)

Seat belt stalk at n/s - plastic cover broken/ not affecting operation

Fail 10 Aug 2007 44,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,970 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 38,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,050 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 29,920 miles

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

Not much reserve travel at park brake lever - efficiency just sufficient.

Small amount of wear in front universal joint of front propeller shaft.

Small amount of wear in n/s steering swivel hub bearings.

Fail 30 Aug 2005 29,920 miles

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Not much reserve travel at park brake lever - efficiency just sufficient.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Small amount of wear in front universal joint of front propeller shaft.

Small amount of wear in n/s steering swivel hub bearings.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X54 NWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 X54 NWW, 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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X54 NWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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