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X421 YAG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,067 mi
Last recorded188,067 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX421 YAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 188,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 185,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 183,161 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 178,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 177,572 miles

Front both front swivel joint slight leaking of oil

Pass 10 Oct 2019 176,934 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 176,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 176,093 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,009 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 108,009 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 172,615 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 163,620 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 149,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 136,169 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 125,621 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 114,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 99,546 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 85,013 miles

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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X421 YAG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X421 YAG, 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 X421 YAG registered?

X421 YAG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X421 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X421 YAG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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