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X40 AAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

128,139 mi
Last recorded128,139 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 AAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 128,139 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 128,138 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Under seat battery box corroded & holed (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Footwell/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 123,595 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 120,391 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 114,364 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,282 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 99,853 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,061 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,107 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,499 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,439 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,063 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,779 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,016 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,649 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,762 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,478 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,693 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,034 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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X40 AAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X40 AAF, 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 X40 AAF registered?

X40 AAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X40 AAF safe to buy?

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