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X42 UAS

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

224,226 mi
Last recorded224,226 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 UAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 224,226 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake fluid level low

Pass 5 May 2025 223,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

various oil leaks from underside of vehicle

Fail 2 May 2025 223,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

various oil leaks from underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2024 219,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 215,478 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 211,589 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 208,601 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 206,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 202,166 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 197,564 miles

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

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

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

some play in front prop shaft rear joint

Fail 6 Jan 2018 197,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

some play in front prop shaft rear joint

Pass 6 Jan 2017 192,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 188,742 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 188,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 186,274 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 182,470 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F hub seals slightly leaking.

N/S/R outrigger slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 182,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

N/S/F and O/S/F hub seals slightly leaking.

N/S/R outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 177,917 miles

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

slight corrosion in nearside and offside chassis members ,front and rear cross members and out rigers

Fail 18 Mar 2011 177,917 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

slight corrosion in nearside and offside chassis members ,front and rear cross members and out rigers

Pass 20 Mar 2010 171,524 miles

nearside rear cross member heavily corroded

offside rear axle brake pipe corroding

rear chassis weld repairs and corrosion

rear floors minor corrosion in places

rear outriggers corroding

rear tyres perishing

suspension springs corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2009 165,645 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 165,645 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 157,469 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 157,464 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 146,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2006 136,348 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 136,348 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 UAS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 UAS, 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 X42 UAS registered?

X42 UAS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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