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X428 THD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,246 mi
Last recorded173,246 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX428 THD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 173,246 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil low on dip stick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer hub swivel has slight seepage of oil

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 173,242 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil low on dip stick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer hub swivel has slight seepage of oil

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 171,952 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer hub swivel oil seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 169,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 165,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 162,708 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 162,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 159,927 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread cracking aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 159,915 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight oil leak at front wheel hub

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread cracking aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 158,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leaks around engine area

Fail 26 Mar 2020 158,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight oil leaks around engine area

Pass 20 Mar 2019 156,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 152,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 144,037 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 133,140 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 133,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 123,451 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 115,569 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 113,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 113,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 109,033 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased limiting inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2009 97,686 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 74,417 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 68,446 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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X428 THD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X428 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.

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What year was X428 THD registered?

X428 THD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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