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X227 BAP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

184,443 mi
Last recorded184,443 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 BAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 184,443 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 184,271 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 184,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 183,827 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 183,827 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 181,370 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 176,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 172,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 168,622 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 152,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 141,730 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 131,636 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 131,626 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 121,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 112,957 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 101,292 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 91,664 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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X227 BAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X227 BAP, 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 X227 BAP registered?

X227 BAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X227 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X227 BAP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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