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X29 MTB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,909 mi
Last recorded118,909 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX29 MTB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 118,909 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front axle swivels weeping

Offside Front outrigger arm corroding

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

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

corrosion underside, suspension

various bushes and ball joint dust covers perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2025 116,364 miles

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

Front axle swivels weeping

General suspension corrosion

Offside Front outrigger arm corroding

Oil leaks, coolant leak

Pass 4 Jul 2024 113,769 miles

Front axle swivels weeping oil

Rear brake discs corroding on faces

Pass 10 Jul 2023 111,196 miles

Front suspension joint gaiters perishing

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

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2022 107,875 miles

Both front hub seals weeping

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 104,511 miles

Both front hub seals weeping

General underside corrosion to all components

O/s/r brake discs corroding on inner face

Steering track rod end gaiters cracking and perished

Pass 17 Jul 2020 101,612 miles

Front Hub seals weeping

General underside corrosion to all components

all track rod/ball joint gaitors cracking/perished.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 98,351 miles

Both front hub seals damp/weeping

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 95,506 miles

Front hub seals weeping

Tyres perished/cracking and rears low

Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,703 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded and slight blows

Tyres perished/cracking and rears low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,829 miles

All tyres cracking

Exhaust corroding

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,658 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,018 miles

Minor oil leaks

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,919 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/f n/s/f swivel joint slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 77,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/f n/s/f swivel joint slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,314 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 75,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 60,738 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,738 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 47,564 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,787 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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X29 MTB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 X29 MTB, 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 X29 MTB registered?

X29 MTB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X29 MTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X29 MTB 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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