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X427 BAY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

277,378 mi
Last recorded277,378 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 BAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 277,378 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 268,907 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 268,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 259,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 250,905 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 250,905 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 239,666 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 239,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 232,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 225,431 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 215,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 204,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe starting to corode (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

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

Nearside Rear driveshaft oil seal has slight weep

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on o/s/f bulkhead near window mounting

rear diff has slight leak

steering box has slight leak

transfer box has slight leak

Fail 19 Apr 2017 204,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both anti rollbar D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe starting to corode (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

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

Nearside Rear driveshaft oil seal has slight weep

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on o/s/f bulkhead near window mounting

rear diff has slight leak

steering box has slight leak

steering box idler arm has slight play

transfer box has slight leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 194,998 miles

Advise both front swivel joints weaping oil

Advise both rear antirollbar D bushes

Advise both rear bump stops missing

Advise both rear outer chassies corroded

Advise centre rear exhaust joint corroded

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Advise nearside rear lights lens faded

Advise oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 194,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member X2 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Advise both front swivels joints weaping oil

Advise both rear D bushes worn on antirollbar

Advise both rear bump stops missing

Advise both rear outer chassies corroded

Advise centre rear exaust joint corroded

Advise nearside front tyre nail in tred

Advise nearside rear light lens faded

Advise oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 182,099 miles

Advise both rear bump stops missing.

Advise offside rear indicator lens faded.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 182,068 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Advise both rear bump stops missing.

Advise offside rear indicator lens faded.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 170,011 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 170,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

gearbox rear oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 157,235 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 157,235 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all discs need cleaning

Pass 12 Feb 2010 133,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2010 133,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2008 112,380 miles

Both headlamps slight condensation inside lamp

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front brake discs slightly worn

Radiator viscous coupling fan excessive play

Rear brake discs slightly pitted on inside face

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight movement at rear anti-roll bar bushes

Slight oil leak at n/s/f swivel hub assembly

Slight oil leak at transfer box

Slight play at rear propshaft uj

Fail 15 Dec 2008 112,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front brake discs slightly worn

Both headlamps slight condensation inside lamp

Rear brake discs slightly pitted on inside face

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight movement at rear anti-roll bar bushes

Slight oil leak at n/s/f swivel hub assembly

Slight oil leak at transfer box

Slight play at rear propshaft uj

Pass 4 Dec 2007 96,925 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 85,558 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 71,735 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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X427 BAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X427 BAY, 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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X427 BAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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