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X504 GDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,710 mi
Last recorded79,710 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX504 GDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 79,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 77,162 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 74,469 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 74,467 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,251 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 69,251 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,191 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 66,189 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,951 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 62,951 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 59,964 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 59,964 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7.50R16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering damper (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,705 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 56,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Snapped (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7.50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,618 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 53,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Propshaft universal joint worn Gearbox to transfer box

Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,392 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,931 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,433 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 39,851 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,851 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,375 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,208 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,854 miles

O/S/F axle radius arm bushes showing early separation

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,790 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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X504 GDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X504 GDV, 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 X504 GDV registered?

X504 GDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X504 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X504 GDV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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