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X621 YFX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

146,254 mi
Last recorded146,254 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX621 YFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 146,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 141,533 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 137,238 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 132,065 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 129,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 128,374 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,022 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 124,660 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 121,025 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play at steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 120,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play at steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,260 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 111,817 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 108,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 101,550 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 98,166 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 95,664 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 928,835 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,796 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 86,027 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 78,798 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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X621 YFX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X621 YFX, 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 X621 YFX?

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What year was X621 YFX registered?

X621 YFX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X621 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X621 YFX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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