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X86 WFM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,677 mi
Last recorded169,677 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX86 WFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 169,677 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 167,803 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Dec 2024 167,802 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 165,808 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 164,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 164,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 160,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 157,975 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 153,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hub slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2018 149,386 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 149,386 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 146,234 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play swivel hub (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen Wiper does not park entirely out of the drivers view but in my opinion does not exceed 40mm.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 146,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of wheel (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Drivers seat belt buckle (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play swivel hub (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen Wiper does not park entirely out of the drivers view but in my opinion does not exceed 40mm.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 143,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 140,241 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 140,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 138,115 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 136,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2013 136,437 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 2 Feb 2012 132,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

STRONGLY ADVISE steering box drop arm ball joint has lift and rubber boot is in poor condition

brake pedal rubber is worn

drivers seat belt buckle in poor condition

nearside front sidelight is dim

offside front swivel seal is weeping

offside rear upper axle bump stop is missing

play in front windscreen wiper linkage

rear cross member sounds soft in spots

rear registration plate is delaminating

rear tie bar bushes are debonding front radius bushes are soft and worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 132,622 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE steering box drop arm ball joint has lift and rubber boot is in poor condition

brake pedal rubber is worn

drivers seat belt buckle in poor condition

nearside front sidelight is dim

offside front swivel seal is weeping

offside rear upper axle bump stop is missing

play in front windscreen wiper linkage

rear cross member sounds soft in spots

rear registration plate is delaminating

rear tie bar bushes are debonding front radius bushes are soft and worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 128,899 miles

both front outer seat belt webbings are marked slightly

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust emissions high but passable

offside front swivel seal leaking

offside rear brakes are binding slightly

rear service brake efficiency seems low?

rear tie bar bushes are starting to debond

slight play offside front swivel area

Fail 26 Jan 2011 128,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front outer seat belt webbings are marked slightly

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust emissions high but passable

offside front swivel seal leaking

offside rear brakes are binding slightly

rear service brake efficiency seems low?

rear tie bar bushes are starting to debond

slight play offside front swivel area

Pass 26 Jan 2010 125,137 miles

offside front swivel seal split and leaking

offside front tire worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2010 125,137 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front swivel seal split and leaking

offside front tire worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 122,947 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 122,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering box has slight bleak.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 113,877 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 113,876 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 106,515 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 99,401 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 99,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 91,717 miles

Offside Front 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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X86 WFM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X86 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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X86 WFM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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