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X329 VKS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX329 VKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 83,520 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 83,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,955 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,598 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 82,382 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,180 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 82,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 81,718 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 81,705 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,434 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,172 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,607 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,650 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,857 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 74,857 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads on 3.5 mm inner pad loks low

rear inner pads looks low

tow bar cover broken

Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,779 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,925 miles

n/s/f inner pad on 4.0 mm

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,324 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,424 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,025 miles

n/s/ and o/s steering ball joints slight play

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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X329 VKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X329 VKS, 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

How do I check the history of X329 VKS?

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What year was X329 VKS registered?

X329 VKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X329 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X329 VKS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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