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X425 AAP

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

175,728 mi
Last recorded175,728 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX425 AAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 175,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 173,878 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 173,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 171,862 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 168,695 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 165,756 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 163,068 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 159,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 159,555 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 155,278 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 155,278 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 149,826 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 144,014 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 135,584 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,102 miles

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

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

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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

osf nsf knuckle joints slight leak

steering uj loose

Fail 24 Sep 2014 130,102 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

osf nsf knuckle joints slight leak

steering uj loose

Pass 13 Sep 2013 125,122 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front hub swivels slight leak

rear diff hanger ball joint split

Fail 13 Sep 2013 125,117 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front hub swivels slight leak

rear diff hanger ball joint split

Pass 18 Sep 2012 117,297 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 110,725 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in osr lower ahock bush

Pass 11 Oct 2010 102,158 miles

osr lower shock bush worn

Fail 11 Oct 2010 102,158 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

osr lower shock bush worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 94,441 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 94,439 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 74,726 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,105 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 63,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 53,727 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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X425 AAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X425 AAP, 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 X425 AAP registered?

X425 AAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X425 AAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X425 AAP shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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