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X594 AAY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,249 mi
Last recorded126,249 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX594 AAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 126,249 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering pitman arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front steering spheres weeping oil

Fail 3 Jun 2026 126,238 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering pitman arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front steering spheres weeping oil

Pass 4 Jun 2025 126,033 miles

Front both front spheres weeping

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff

Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 125,270 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 125,244 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower spring mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front spheres weeping

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 124,818 miles

front spheres weeping oil

front the diff leak

Pass 21 Apr 2021 124,420 miles

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

front spheres weeping oil

Pass 14 May 2020 123,062 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both front suspension spheres weeping

Fail 11 May 2020 123,062 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front shock tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both front suspension spheres weeping

Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,366 miles

Front diff weeping oil

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both front spheres weeping grease

front tyres perished

park brake has a lot of travel but has reserve

Pass 3 May 2018 119,125 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front bearing grease - seal leaking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust section, bracket corroded

oil leak

Nearside Front tyre - tread cracking

Offside Front tyre - tread cracking

Fail 3 May 2018 119,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front bearing grease - seal leaking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust section, bracket corroded

oil leak

Nearside Front tyre - tread cracking

Offside Front tyre - tread cracking

Pass 12 May 2017 117,947 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 117,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 115,949 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2015 114,123 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,923 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 111,923 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 105,399 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 105,399 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 97,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 90,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,204 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,118 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 75,530 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,530 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 67,922 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 67,922 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 59,321 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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X594 AAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X594 AAY, 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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X594 AAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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