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X358 PJX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,131 mi
Last recorded127,131 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX358 PJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 127,131 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 127,087 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,417 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 115,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 115,349 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 105,848 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 97,455 miles

no seat belt fitted to side facing rear seat

rear silencer fouling on tow bar bolt

Fail 25 Oct 2010 97,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

no seat belt fitted to side facing rear seat

rear silencer fouling on tow bar bolt

slight fuel leak from fuel pressure regulator

Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,101 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 79,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 70,048 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front propshaft rear joint slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2006 60,520 miles

rear propshaft rear joint worn.

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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X358 PJX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X358 PJX, 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 X358 PJX registered?

X358 PJX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X358 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X358 PJX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X358 PJX have outstanding finance?

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