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X509 GKX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,646 mi
Last recorded84,646 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX509 GKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,646 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,642 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 83,640 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,275 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 83,272 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 82,509 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil level is getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,825 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,797 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,714 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 81,705 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,616 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 78,193 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front door has broken hinge pin

Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,071 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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X509 GKX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X509 GKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X509 GKX?

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What year was X509 GKX registered?

X509 GKX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X509 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X509 GKX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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