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X638 DGU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,998 mi
Last recorded79,998 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX638 DGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 79,998 miles

Nearside Front Hub play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 79,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hub play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,809 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,839 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,271 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,381 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 73,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,650 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering damper bush slight play.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,521 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 May 2017 69,476 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into the brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 into the flexi brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front steering swivel joint has slight leak

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front steering swivel joint has slight leak

Pass 13 May 2016 64,214 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 58,772 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,524 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front swievl seals slightly leaking

gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 56,524 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front swievl seals slightly leaking

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 50,990 miles

both front swivel seals slightly leaking

gear oil leak back of gearbox

Fail 3 May 2013 50,990 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front swivel seals slightly leaking

gear oil leak back of gearbox

Pass 16 May 2012 47,341 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 47,335 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,086 miles

advise both front swivel joints (leaking slightly)

advise oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 470,866 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise both front swivel joints (leaking slightly)

advise oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,473 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 41,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 34,387 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 34,387 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,739 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 24,423 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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X638 DGU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 X638 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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What year was X638 DGU registered?

X638 DGU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X638 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X638 DGU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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