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X68 YEL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,940 mi
Last recorded111,940 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX68 YEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 111,940 miles

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

general corrosion underneath

Fail 10 Oct 2025 111,939 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 17 Sep 2024 105,287 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 101,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,219 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,887 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,701 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,271 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 80,271 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,846 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,261 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,704 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 56,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2011 42,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,112 miles

this vehicle has extensive corrosion on chassis and all metal conponents

Fail 9 Mar 2009 18,112 miles

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

this vehicle has extensive corrosion on chassis and all metal conponents

Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,753 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 112,405 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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X68 YEL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X68 YEL, 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 X68 YEL registered?

X68 YEL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X68 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X68 YEL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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