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X338 DCY

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,277 mi
Last recorded46,277 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 DCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 46,277 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 45,295 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 43,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 41,124 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member and chassis rusty (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,299 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 38,260 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 36,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 32,495 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 27,690 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 24,888 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,110 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 17,826 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 17,513 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 17,513 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 15,784 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f swiel joint damp

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/f drop arm from steering box to rack

Pass 29 Nov 2011 14,047 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f swiel joint damp

o/s/r cross member corroeded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,511 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 12,509 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper split on end

Pass 10 Nov 2009 11,115 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 10,526 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 9,182 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 7,242 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 57,211 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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X338 DCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White 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 X338 DCY, 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 X338 DCY registered?

X338 DCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X338 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X338 DCY 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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