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X399 AAP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,126 mi
Last recorded95,126 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 AAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 95,126 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 95,126 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 94,350 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 93,981 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 93,981 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 93,730 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 93,536 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 93,337 miles

Front Steering damper, oil mist.

Nearside Front Outer Tractor joint slight oil leak.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 93,324 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 92,464 miles

Slight misting steering damper

Slight oil leak from N/S/F tractor joint

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,024 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,034 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 885,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,854 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,699 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,380 miles

slight damage to drivers seatbelt

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,872 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,715 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,722 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,134 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 51,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,784 miles

metal object in offside rear tyre.

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,592 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 39,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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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X399 AAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X399 AAP, 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 X399 AAP registered?

X399 AAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X399 AAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X399 AAP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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