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X478 PBJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,067 mi
Last recorded122,067 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 PBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 122,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 120,952 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 119,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 117,242 miles

Front bull bar corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,550 miles

Front bull bar corroded

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 112,928 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 110,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,512 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 105,023 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 102,217 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 99,248 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,935 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 90,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 68,552 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,958 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 46,363 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,407 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,314 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,591 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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X478 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X478 PBJ, 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 X478 PBJ registered?

X478 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X478 PBJ safe to buy?

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