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X392 NGN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,704 mi
Last recorded166,704 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX392 NGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 166,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear one on the hub (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 163,948 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 163,948 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 162,775 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 162,770 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear one on hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front one on the hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on top of the back axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt one on the steering arm near steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 161,243 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on top of the axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt one near the steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 161,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front one on hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear one on hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on top of the axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt one near the steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 159,436 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Body showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 157,089 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 154,365 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 151,609 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 148,545 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front swivel joint seals seeping

x-member [under rear seats] has corrosion in body mount prescribed area

Fail 2 Nov 2016 148,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front swivel joint seals seeping

x-member [under rear seats] has corrosion in body mount prescribed area

Fail 18 Oct 2016 148,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking cheddar valve (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded whole cross member (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting whole cross member (6.6.6)

all metal brake pipe beginning to corrode

swivel pin housings leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 147,202 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 147,202 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 144,762 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 143,450 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear a frame bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Jul 2012 143,450 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear a frame bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 133,888 miles

Rear crossmember is rusty.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 133,564 miles

front reg plate damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2009 126,089 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front no plate is cracked

nearside front hub seal is leaking

steering damper has a light misting of oil

Fail 10 Jan 2009 125,858 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 119,807 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 104,322 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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X392 NGN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X392 NGN, 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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X392 NGN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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