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X711 YFX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,020 mi
Last recorded112,020 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX711 YFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 112,020 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 108,633 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 104,136 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 102,201 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 17 Oct 2022 102,195 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,871 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 97,295 miles

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 91,043 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,205 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 84,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,462 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 77,462 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,803 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 70,803 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

idler damper bush - play

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,087 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,743 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,361 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2009 37,980 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear stop light flickers when tapped

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,621 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,229 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 19,077 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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X711 YFX 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 77.8%.

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 X711 YFX, 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 X711 YFX registered?

X711 YFX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X711 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X711 YFX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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