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X507 GDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,866 mi
Last recorded179,866 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX507 GDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 179,866 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Out rigger corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 178,787 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 178,769 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 177,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 177,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 175,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 171,423 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 171,417 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front body mount corroding

both diffs,gearbox,transfer box and engine slight oil leaks

both front swivels leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2020 168,456 miles

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

both front swivel pin hubs leaking

offside front outrigger under floor corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 168,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pilot/drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

both front swivel pin hubs leaking

offside front outrigger under floor corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 164,841 miles

both front spheres leaking slightly

nearside seatbelt buckle

offside front,offside rear and both front calipar brake pipes

oil leak

steering box damp

Pass 27 Jun 2018 162,978 miles

area around servo has silicone round it

both front calipar brake pipes corroding

offside front brake pipe

offside rear brake pipe

several oil leaks round engine and transmission

Fail 12 Jun 2018 162,970 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pilot /drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front calliper brake pipes corrodeing

bulk head under bonnet near servo has a lot of silicon around it

engine,gearbox,and diff oil leaks

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2017 160,555 miles

offside front tyre

stearing box slight leak

Pass 18 May 2016 155,552 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 150,109 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 146,301 miles

slite rust rear crossmember

Pass 18 Apr 2013 130,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 127,288 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 121,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 119,787 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 109,833 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,637 miles

r/n/s tyre close to minimum load rating for vehicle maximum permitted load

Pass 28 Sep 2007 82,327 miles

only just met max limits for smoke test

Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,157 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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X507 GDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X507 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 X507 GDV registered?

X507 GDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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