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X493 FGS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

189,361 mi
Last recorded189,361 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 FGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 189,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 188,623 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 187,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 187,448 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 185,739 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp - poor pattern

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

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

Rear X member corroded

Service brake performance at minimum

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

smell of diesel from outside the vehicle.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 185,731 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arc insufficient - rack fault/wheel box? (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both - split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp - poor pattern

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

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

Rear X member corroded

Service brake performance at minimum

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

smell of diesel from outside the vehicle.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 183,445 miles

Diesel leak?

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop-shaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn weak

No. plate lights dim - dirt inside lens

Rear Rear crossmember excessively corroded - becomes a dangerous failure if tow-bar fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2021 183,445 miles

Diesel leak?

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop-shaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn weak

No. plate lights dim - dirt inside lens

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. = (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear crossmember excessively corroded - becomes a dangerous failure if tow-bar fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2021 183,414 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken due to heavily corroded outrigger causing hanger to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded as well as metal pipes from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 181,722 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front and tail gate door badly corroded and weak bottom of doors

nearside front hub seal seeping oil

Pass 3 Oct 2019 181,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bottom of both front doors corroded

cooling level very low

inside of rear door badly corroded

rust hole in cab floor

seepage of oil from nearside front hub seal

Pass 5 Oct 2018 180,247 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all doors corroded on lower edge

coolant level was low when presented

hole in cab floor

some movement in switch gear

Fail 5 Oct 2018 180,247 miles

some movement in switch gear

hole in cab floor

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all doors corroded on lower edge

coolant level was low when presented

Pass 6 Oct 2017 179,339 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

corrosion to offside front floor pan

nearside front swivel hub leaking

one illumination bulb on speedo not working

rear door corroded

rear prop u/j worn

switch gear on steering column not fully secure.

wiper linkage worn

Fail 20 Sep 2017 179,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.38% (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

corrosion/hole to offside front floor pan.

one illumination bulb out on speedo.

rear door corroded.

rear prop u/j worn.

switch gear on steering column not fully secure.

wiper linkage worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 177,750 miles

Driver's footwell corroded/holed

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2016 177,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low

Driver's footwell corroded/holed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2015 175,108 miles

Both rear anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes are slightly worn

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

Oil leaks under engine and gearbox areas

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 172,616 miles

both rear brake discs are heavily worn , corroded and pitted and have reduced contact with pads on offside inner face

some corrosion to front metal brake pipes

some oil dampness around engine and gearbox areas

some signs of rear propshaft universal joint is worn (may need attention soon)

some stonecut damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2013 167,939 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 161,614 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 161,086 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 161,086 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 153,360 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 153,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 130,926 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 130,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 105,748 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 104,909 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch dragging and noisey

Pass 2 Oct 2007 99,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside axle hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2006 84,786 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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X493 FGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 X493 FGS, 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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X493 FGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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