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X589 NCT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

127,009 mi
Last recorded127,009 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX589 NCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 127,009 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 126,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 126,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 125,988 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 125,327 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan ard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails, floors and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front number plate sligthly damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2023 125,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail / cross member in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis rail behind cradle mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail outrigger in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan ard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails, floors and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front number plate sligthly damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2022 124,499 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 124,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 123,361 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2020 121,586 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 119,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 117,556 miles

both floors and chassis rails s slightly corroded

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 117,537 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis rail out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both floors and chassis rails s slightly corroded

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 115,311 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,and chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

chip in windscreen

offside front floor corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 4 Sep 2017 115,292 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,and chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

chip in windscreen

offside front floor corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2016 113,609 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 111,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both chassis rails slightly corroded

drivers seat belt slightly damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,172 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak

steering box area has a slight weap

Fail 1 Sep 2014 110,166 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front, centre anbd rear chassis rails slightly corroded

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

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Aug 2013 105,871 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

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

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2012 103,466 miles

oil leak around engine

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front, centre and rear and rear chassis rail slighty corroded

front number plate slighty discoloured

horn requires attention soon

rear cross member slighty corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2012 103,451 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front, centre and rear and rear chassis rail slighty corroded

front number plate slighty discoloured

horn requires attention soon

oil leak around engine

rear cross member slighty corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2011 99,951 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

front nmuber plate cracked

nearside rear top shocker bush slightly worn

oil leak around engine

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

Fail 13 Dec 2011 99,938 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear discs slighty corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leak around engine

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,658 miles

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear shocker bushes slightly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2009 91,726 miles

handbrake travel requires attention soon

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,466 miles

Oil leak

both rear shocker top mounts have slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2008 65,379 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear diff leaking

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre low in pressure

Pass 30 Dec 2005 39,648 miles

Front tyres getting low

Handbrake travel

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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X589 NCT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 X589 NCT, 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 X589 NCT registered?

X589 NCT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X589 NCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X589 NCT shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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