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X379 LGC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,423 mi
Last recorded115,423 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 LGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 115,423 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 115,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,448 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 110,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 108,816 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front and rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 108,800 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front and rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 105,128 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle both swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 105,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle both swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 101,281 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 101,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s & n/s front to rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 95,563 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 90,669 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 90,669 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 877,342 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,743 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

centre crossmember rusty

handbrake travel

side steps rusty

Pass 18 May 2016 85,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusty

handbrake travel

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 85,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

chassis rusty

exhaust rusty

hub seals leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,830 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

washers poor

Fail 29 May 2013 77,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

hub seals weeping

Pass 29 May 2013 77,744 miles

exhaust rusty

hub seals weeping

Pass 29 May 2012 74,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

discs worn

ex rusty

f/ hub seals weeping

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,850 miles

rear seat belts not checked,no seats fitted

Fail 24 May 2011 70,822 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear seat belts not checked,no seats fitted

Pass 26 May 2010 65,443 miles

wipers beginning to split

Fail 11 May 2010 65,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 61,282 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 61,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s/r door will not open

Pass 10 May 2008 56,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2007 51,365 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 51,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front seat belts scuffed

Pass 10 May 2006 453,840 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s wiper blade split

parking brake close to end of travel

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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X379 LGC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X379 LGC, 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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X379 LGC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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