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X594 DTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,258 mi
Last recorded61,258 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX594 DTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 61,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 61,175 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 61,081 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 60,933 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 60,721 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,334 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing slight oil leak

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

Offside Front swivel housing slight oil leak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 59,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 59,708 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,709 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 56,694 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,625 miles

both rear tyres perishing in inner wall and tread

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,222 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable play in bushes (2.2.C.1d)

underside corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front hub swivels damp

underside slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,880 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 50,870 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,781 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 49,771 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 47,500 miles

play in steering damper bush

underside rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,234 miles

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,883 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 39,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 39,539 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,928 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 26,011 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 DTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X594 DTA, 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 X594 DTA registered?

X594 DTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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