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X626 YFX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,053 mi
Last recorded106,053 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

RegistrationX626 YFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 106,053 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 105,874 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 105,159 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,113 miles

slight oil seepage from both front swivels

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,212 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 99,558 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,285 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,872 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,121 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,113 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,393 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,466 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,684 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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X626 YFX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X626 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 X626 YFX?

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What year was X626 YFX registered?

X626 YFX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X626 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X626 YFX shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X626 YFX have outstanding finance?

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