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X409 CYB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

128,864 mi
Last recorded128,864 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX409 CYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 128,864 miles

Fuel tank insecure Fuel tank cradle excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering damper area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat area, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting On chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both bulkhead outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 123,064 miles

Fuel tank cradle corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,901 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 115,901 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Tubular outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan, steering column bracket (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 109,444 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms, forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 109,444 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms, forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 102,949 miles

offside rear axle bump stop missing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

both wiper blades split at ends

Fail 2 Aug 2021 102,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

both wiper blades split at ends

offside rear axle bump stop missing

offside steering damper bush worn

Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,884 miles

Both wiper blades split

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Steering damper bush slight play

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 96,884 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both wiper blades split

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (flexi to caliper). (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering damper bush slight play

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,804 miles

Front diff flang lose

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,657 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,386 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,777 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 73,601 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak diff seal ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 70,102 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 70,102 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,682 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 64,679 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,984 miles

Movement N/S/R Shock Absorber Top Mounting Bushes

Rear Silencer Mounting Bracket Corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 60,984 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Prop-Shaft Rear U/J Excessive Wear/Movement.

Movement N/S/R Shock Absorber Top Mounting Bushes

Rear Silencer Mounting Bracket Corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,083 miles

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

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,812 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,174 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,244 miles

Excessive movement Front prop-shaft,rear U/J.

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 46,244 miles

Excessive movement Front prop-shaft,rear U/J.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,619 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,523 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 39,523 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X409 CYB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 X409 CYB, 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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X409 CYB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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