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X478 SCP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

138,932 mi
Last recorded138,932 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 138,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 135,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 133,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 129,724 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 125,802 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 122,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 119,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 112,264 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,720 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,592 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,502 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 87,502 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,199 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,172 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,703 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,621 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 58,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,014 miles

both front hub seals leaking slightly

o/s/r brake disc inner face rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2010 53,014 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front hub seals leaking slightly

o/s/r brake disc inner face rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,824 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 42,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 37,252 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 37,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2005 25,636 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 SCP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 X478 SCP, 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 X478 SCP?

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What year was X478 SCP registered?

X478 SCP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X478 SCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X478 SCP 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.

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