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X432 PBT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,808 mi
Last recorded189,808 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX432 PBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 189,808 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 188,374 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 188,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 187,236 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger near front footwell holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm ball joint dust cover. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger near front footwell holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 187,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger near front footwell holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm ball joint dust cover. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger near front footwell holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 185,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 183,494 miles

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

Nearside Coolant leak slight coolant leak nearside of engine ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from nearside front hub swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 179,346 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 176,013 miles

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from the back box

slight movement in the os track rod end

Pass 25 Mar 2019 169,679 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 169,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shocker bush split (lower). (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 168,274 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 168,272 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)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 167,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 166,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 164,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 161,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 157,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 157,868 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 154,411 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 148,819 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 142,173 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 137,476 miles

spare wheel loose on bracket but bolts tight

Fail 2 Nov 2007 137,450 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

spare wheel loose on bracket but bolts tight

Pass 5 Oct 2006 132,423 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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X432 PBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X432 PBT, 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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X432 PBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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