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X448 EFJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

59,971 mi
Last recorded59,971 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 EFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 59,971 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 57,509 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front swivel housing weeping

Offside Front swivel housing weeping

Fail 25 Jun 2025 57,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front swivel housing weeping

Offside Front swivel housing weeping

Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,977 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,739 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 53,436 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,241 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 505,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,758 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 47,755 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,105 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 443,673 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 420,924 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 403,285 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,715 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,245 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,964 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,070 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,357 miles

nsf and osf hubs slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,569 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 23,093 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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X448 EFJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 X448 EFJ, 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 X448 EFJ registered?

X448 EFJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X448 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X448 EFJ shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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