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Q901XBB

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

142,232 mi
Last recorded142,232 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ901XBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 142,232 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 135,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,094 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 127,001 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 122,882 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 118,370 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 118,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 116,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 114,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint oil leak

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

Offside Front Swivel joint oil leak

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

Fail 19 May 2017 114,806 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Swivel joint oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 114,596 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 112,288 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,655 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 108,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 104,861 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 100,388 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,056 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,263 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,838 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,023 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 63,323 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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Q901XBB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,000cc 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 Q901XBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q901XBB registered?

Q901XBB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is Q901XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q901XBB 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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