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X415 PNO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,835 mi
Last recorded114,835 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX415 PNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 114,835 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 113,360 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 107,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 101,192 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,276 miles

UNDER SIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper corroded but secure

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (very small hole ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front axle swivel joints have slight leak of oil

service brakes have slight judder on braking

Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,130 miles

underside of vehicle corroded but not affecting any prescribed areas and not excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2018 97,097 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,041 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 97,009 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,876 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 96,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,325 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 96,308 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,422 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 95,422 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 94,091 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 93,234 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 93,234 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 91,060 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2011 91,060 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,299 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,830 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,704 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2009 80,704 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 76,379 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2008 76,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 62,386 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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X415 PNO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X415 PNO, 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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X415 PNO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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