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X642 GGJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,928 mi
Last recorded92,928 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX642 GGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 92,928 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,287 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 90,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 87,472 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 87,469 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,348 miles

Nearside and offside front hub seal’s leaking

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

Steering damper bush worn

Fail 7 Dec 2022 86,342 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))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Touching spring when on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside and offside front hub seal’s leaking

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

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,660 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

steering damper bush worn

Fail 12 Nov 2021 82,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 75,936 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure incorrectly fitted ( lower ) (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets missing (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 66,663 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high no adjuster / lamp loose (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 50,708 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,026 miles

Front hub seals have slight oil seepage

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 343,037 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,050 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 31,359 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Heavily undersealed

N/S/F tyre slight crack in the side wall

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 31,359 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Heavily undersealed

N/S/F tyre slight crack in the side wall

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 251,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,489 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 15,565 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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X642 GGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X642 GGJ, 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 X642 GGJ registered?

X642 GGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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