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X407 DAX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,688 mi
Last recorded91,688 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 DAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 91,688 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 91,181 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 79,653 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 72,497 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 72,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 70,974 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 70,864 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,709 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,597 miles

Registration plate lamp LED bulbs not working.

n/s/f seat belt receiver cover broken.

Pass 4 May 2017 49,102 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 40,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached so no brake test done (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,881 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 32,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,728 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,455 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,070 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,338 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,415 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,332 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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X407 DAX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X407 DAX, 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 X407 DAX registered?

X407 DAX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X407 DAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X407 DAX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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