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X621 YGX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,386 mi
Last recorded64,386 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX621 YGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 64,386 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion to chassis, body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body area to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body area to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen nearside upper

Fail 1 Apr 2026 64,386 miles

Central Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure Rear most door hinge detached from body (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember holed in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember holed in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion to chassis, body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Minor damage to windscreen at Nearside Upper section (small chip less than 10mm in diameter)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper End outline marker lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 63,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily covered in thick sealer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front and centre seats not fitted

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting oil steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section body frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 63,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily covered in thick sealer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front and centre seats not fitted

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting oil steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section body frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

spring switch faulty on washer stalk

Pass 18 Apr 2024 62,362 miles

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

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lower ball joint on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear body mountings corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 62,362 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lower ball joint on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear body mountings corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play steering drop arm

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

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

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

Rear x-member corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 61,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play steering drop arm

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear x-member corroded

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 YGX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X621 YGX, 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 X621 YGX registered?

X621 YGX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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