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X42 DAH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,074 mi
Last recorded59,074 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 DAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 59,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 57,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 55,929 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,688 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 54,001 miles

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

Rear Upper rear suspension arms have lock nuts fitted bolt not reaching nyloc

Fail 14 Dec 2022 54,001 miles

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

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

Rear Upper rear suspension arms have lock nuts fitted bolt not reaching nyloc

Pass 12 Nov 2021 52,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,445 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 50,674 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 50,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,505 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 48,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,200 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,451 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 44,447 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,984 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 41,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,349 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 39,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,318 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 37,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,176 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Oct 2012 35,176 miles

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

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,309 miles

All tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Fail 26 Sep 2011 34,267 miles

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

All tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,164 miles

Both front tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,379 miles

Both front tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,056 miles

Small cracks in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,564 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 23,334 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 23,334 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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X42 DAH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X42 DAH, 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 X42 DAH registered?

X42 DAH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X42 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X42 DAH shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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