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X637 DGU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,815 mi
Last recorded101,815 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX637 DGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 101,815 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 101,799 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 100,669 miles

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

Front Swivel joint seals have slight seepage

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around 'A' frame arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 98,430 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint seal has slight seepage

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

Offside Front Swivel joint seal has slight seepage

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around 'A' frame arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear seats backrests are secure but loose within fixings

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 98,378 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Both rear outer seat backrests secure but loose within fixings

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around 'A' frame arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,797 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 96,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 93,516 miles

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,877 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 92,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

VEHICLE WET ON UNDER SIDE DUE TO WEATHER

Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,193 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,408 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2017 91,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,138 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,484 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 84,475 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,472 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,259 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corossion fprming in rear panel near to tow-bar mounting

front shock absorber casings starting to corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 79,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corossion fprming in rear panel near to tow-bar mounting

front shock absorber casings starting to corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,966 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 74,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,806 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,406 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 59,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,285 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,003 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 51,123 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 46,200 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 46,200 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X637 DGU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X637 DGU, 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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X637 DGU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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