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X264 YFG

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

207,062 mi
Last recorded207,062 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX264 YFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 207,062 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 206,956 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 206,853 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2023 206,853 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2023 206,759 miles

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar mounting bracket slightly bent

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle stabiliser bar ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 206,181 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 206,181 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 205,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 205,249 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 205,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 204,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both swivel joint slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower indicator not working

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2019 204,979 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both swivel joint slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower indicator not working

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2018 204,707 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 204,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 204,128 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 203,957 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 203,957 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 203,237 miles

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

engine fan guard missing

prop.flange at brake drum nut missing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 199,920 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine cooling fan cover missing

Fail 17 Jan 2013 199,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine cooling fan cover missing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 180,184 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 147,903 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 138,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

o/s mirror glass broken but not affecting rear view

Fail 3 Jun 2010 138,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

o/s mirror glass broken but not affecting rear view

Pass 21 May 2009 107,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 97,884 miles

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

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on eged

Fail 9 Sep 2008 97,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on eged

Pass 24 Aug 2007 92,372 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,602 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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X264 YFG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X264 YFG, 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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X264 YFG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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