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X701 AFH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,327 mi
Last recorded84,327 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 AFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 84,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 79,260 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 79,256 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,235 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,176 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,156 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 79,156 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Tractor housing seal leaking

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

Offside Tractor housing seal leaking

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres, cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 78,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tractor housing seal leaking

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Tractor housing seal leaking

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres, cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,994 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower shock bushes wearing (2.7.4)

o/s and n/s front tyres beginning to perish on side walls

o/s rear bump stop missing

o/s rear tyre beginning to perish on side walls

Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,937 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,017 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,764 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 69,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,611 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 14 Oct 2013 61,611 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,149 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivel hubs leaking slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,568 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2010 53,354 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2010 53,354 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 523,470 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 47,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 38,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2006 30,130 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 28,368 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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X701 AFH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X701 AFH, 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 X701 AFH registered?

X701 AFH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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