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X472 DFG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,693 mi
Last recorded124,693 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 DFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 124,693 miles

DAMP AROUND STEERING BOX,,, GENERAL CORROSION TO SUSPENSION

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,976 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 115,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 107,766 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 107,766 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 101,602 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 97,562 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,312 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,187 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,842 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,333 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,988 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,554 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,648 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,501 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 43,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,122 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X472 DFG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X472 DFG, 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 X472 DFG?

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What year was X472 DFG registered?

X472 DFG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X472 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X472 DFG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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