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X394 ENP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX394 ENP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,334 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,018 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 93,018 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,069 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 86,069 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,029 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 84,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,759 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 81,759 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,389 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 81,380 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 80,184 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 79,916 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,364 miles

All tyres perished

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

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

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

Slight weap from fuel filter

Fail 16 Aug 2018 78,364 miles

All tyres perished

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Slight weap from fuel filter

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,740 miles

All tyres perished

O/S front wing corroded

Slight fuel weap from filter

Fail 17 Aug 2017 76,740 miles

All tyres perished

O/S front wing corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight fuel weap from filter

Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,772 miles

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

O/S front wing corroded

Slight fuel weap from filter

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,109 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,664 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,173 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,664 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,274 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,273 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering damper bush

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,081 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,756 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 49,683 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,327 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,305 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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X394 ENP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X394 ENP, 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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What year was X394 ENP registered?

X394 ENP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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