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X442 LEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

58,434 mi
Last recorded58,434 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX442 LEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 58,434 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,149 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 56,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 56,597 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 56,097 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 56,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,351 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 54,493 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,520 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 51,519 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 15 Jul 2015 49,709 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,896 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 45,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,864 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 43,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,948 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,760 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,065 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,687 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 33,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,085 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,823 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,346 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 22,261 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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X442 LEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 X442 LEC, 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

How do I check the history of X442 LEC?

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What year was X442 LEC registered?

X442 LEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X442 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X442 LEC shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X442 LEC have outstanding finance?

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