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X42 PBW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

123,624 mi
Last recorded123,624 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 PBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 123,624 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 122,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 121,941 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,751 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 119,268 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 119,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,340 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 117,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,509 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 114,326 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,427 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 109,863 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,743 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,848 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 87,025 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 79,536 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,646 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,531 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,320 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,985 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 35,945 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 PBW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 X42 PBW, 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 PBW registered?

X42 PBW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X42 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X42 PBW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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