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X58 YEL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

169,034 mi
Last recorded169,034 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX58 YEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 169,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 168,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 168,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Front diff pinion seal slight weep of oil

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front draglink steering arm/bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff pinion seal slight weep of oil

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2024 168,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Front diff pinion seal slight weep of oil

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front draglink steering arm/bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff pinion seal slight weep of oil

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2023 168,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 167,606 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 167,146 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 167,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high screw at bottom of headlight missing so cannot be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 16,703 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 166,459 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 165,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 165,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 165,072 miles

Central Rear diff leaking oil

Central transfer box leaking oil

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 165,072 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear diff leaking oil

Central transfer box leaking oil

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 163,207 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 161,839 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 160,836 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 26 Nov 2014 160,836 miles

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 21 Aug 2013 159,127 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 155,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 155,645 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 15,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,944 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 152,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 12,465 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 110,480 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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X58 YEL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X58 YEL, 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 X58 YEL registered?

X58 YEL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X58 YEL safe to buy?

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