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X242 GAD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

174,575 mi
Last recorded174,575 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 GAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 174,575 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 174,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 173,350 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2024 171,138 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

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

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

Offside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

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

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

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

chassis has surface corrosion

steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2023 168,095 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 168,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 168,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 163,427 miles

NEAR SIDE / OFF SIDE TRACTOR JOINT LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 159,275 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 153,964 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 153,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 150,221 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 147,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 146,391 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 143,210 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 138,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 134,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 123,275 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 123,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 113,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 99,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,503 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,432 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,242 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 46,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 43,606 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 41,270 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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X242 GAD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 X242 GAD, 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 X242 GAD registered?

X242 GAD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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