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X289 RBD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,811 mi
Last recorded71,811 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 RBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 71,811 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 71,811 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 71,151 miles

steering dampener bush worn

Pass 25 May 2024 71,141 miles

steering dampener bush worn

Pass 4 May 2023 71,106 miles

Coolant leak and coolant low ()

Steering damper bush

Pass 6 May 2022 71,032 miles

Steering damper bush

Pass 4 May 2021 70,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 70,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,096 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 70,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,715 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,335 miles

Nearside Front hub light misting of oil

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,217 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,607 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,383 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,346 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,336 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,938 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,206 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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X289 RBD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X289 RBD, 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 X289 RBD registered?

X289 RBD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X289 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X289 RBD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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