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X424 THD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,882 mi
Last recorded184,882 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX424 THD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 184,882 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near brake hose (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 180,345 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 180,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 175,931 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 174,841 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 172,881 miles

Offside wiper linkage worn

Vehicle under sealed , checked as well as possible

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Aug 2019 172,881 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 167,037 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 166,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 157,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 149,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 139,900 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 130,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 123,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 113,961 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 111,416 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 102,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,551 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 84,965 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 73,286 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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X424 THD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X424 THD, 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 X424 THD registered?

X424 THD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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