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X491 CCD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

117,999 mi
Last recorded117,999 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 CCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 117,999 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 117,998 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at towbar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at tow bar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 107,584 miles

fuel pressure regulator damp with diesel but not leaking

general condition of under side of vehicle in very poor condition due to corrosion on chassis and body

o/s/f seat belt latch cover missing

Pass 26 Oct 2023 107,470 miles

n/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

under side of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion around central chassis section and general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2022 107,338 miles

o/s/f seat belt catch outer cover missing

underside of vehicle in poor due to corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2022 107,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres perished

brake pipes across rear axle in poor condition

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f seat belt catch outer cover missing

underside of vehicle in poor due to corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2021 107,010 miles

brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded

center cross member corroded with holes but not making body insecure

front brake pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2021 107,010 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated foot well to bulk head (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded

center cross member corroded with holes but not making body insecure

front brake pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,467 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 9 Oct 2020 106,467 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Oct 2019 106,135 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished but splits/cracks not down to the ply/cords

corrosion at offside front of vehicle body but is not considered a load bearing panel

Fail 8 Oct 2019 106,135 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber casing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres perished but splits/cracks not down to the ply/cords

corrosion at offside front of vehicle body but is not considered a load bearing panel

Pass 1 May 2018 105,885 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 105,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres have slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 13 Apr 2017 105,754 miles

Central Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres have slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 14 Apr 2016 105,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 105,215 miles

both front tyres perrished

brake pipes to both front flexi hoses greased

inside edge n/s/r disc slightly corroded rear brake pads low

n/s/f hub seal damp

n/s/r door hinge worn

o/s/f seat belt latch outer casing missing

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 105,215 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

brake pipes to both front flexi hoses greased

inside edge n/s/r disc slightly corroded rear brake pads low

n/s/f hub seal damp

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 104,821 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 104,311 miles

brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

brake pipes to both front flexi hoses slightly corroded

o /s/f tyre slightly perrished

Fail 30 May 2013 104,311 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

brake pipes to both front flexi hoses slightly corroded

n/s/f bumper slightly damaged

o /s/f tyre slightly perrished

Pass 21 May 2012 102,605 miles

brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

brake pipes to both front flexi hoses slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2012 102,605 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

brake pipes to both front flexi hoses slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 98,491 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 96,416 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 88,207 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,069 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,198 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 78,867 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 73,038 miles

Spare tyre defective

both front wiper blades split at ends

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 6 Mar 2007 73,030 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades split at ends

drivers door check strap broken

offside rear door secured on second catch

Propshaft component defective

Pass 31 Oct 2005 62,457 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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X491 CCD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X491 CCD, 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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X491 CCD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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