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X262 BAP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

421,601 mi
Last recorded421,601 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX262 BAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 421,601 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 421,601 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 409,789 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 403,929 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 403,929 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 398,667 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 398,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 391,184 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 391,184 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 385,750 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 372,182 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 352,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 333,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 310,530 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 289,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 269,374 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 248,447 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 229,471 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 202,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 176,992 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 145,310 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 110,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 86,636 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 60,329 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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X262 BAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X262 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 X262 BAP registered?

X262 BAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X262 BAP safe to buy?

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