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X394 VRM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,229 mi
Last recorded103,229 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX394 VRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,229 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 103,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 102,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Lower pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 102,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Lower pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Lower pump area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 100,830 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Lower pump area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 99,320 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion on rear inner chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 96,056 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion on rear inner chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,717 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 92,706 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front uj or front prop shaft has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,082 miles

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

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

Play in the rear propshaft rear UJ

Fail 27 Oct 2016 87,082 miles

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

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

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

Play in the rear propshaft rear UJ

Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,517 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear uj worn on rear prop

steering damper has slight misting of oil

Fail 23 Oct 2015 78,507 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear uj worn on rear prop

steering damper has slight misting of oil

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,480 miles

N/s wiper blade split

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in the steering box lower ball joint

Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,168 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,199 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 56,189 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,815 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,318 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,483 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 259,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 223,212 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 VRM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

X394 VRM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X394 VRM safe to buy?

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