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X501 PBJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,567 mi
Last recorded124,567 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 PBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 124,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 119,482 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 119,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 116,687 miles

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

evidence of coolant leak

Fail 26 Jan 2024 116,673 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting support next to fuel filter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

evidence of coolant leak

Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,124 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 112,124 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play forward joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 111,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 110,603 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,798 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside/nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Front os/ns shock turrets corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre splitting in tread and cuts to the cords

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,673 miles

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

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

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

near side wiper linkage worn

rear cross member rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2016 105,673 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

near side wiper linkage worn

rear cross member rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2015 105,346 miles

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

Offside Rear cross member corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,909 miles

rear cross member starting to rust

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,119 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 102,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,399 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear light lens melted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 98,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear light lens melted

Pass 20 Sep 2010 90,575 miles

clutch pedal return spring broken

Fail 17 Sep 2010 90,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal return spring broken

Pass 8 Sep 2009 81,691 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 64,766 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 46,236 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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X501 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X501 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 X501 PBJ registered?

X501 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X501 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 PBJ shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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