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X723 ENP

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,482 mi
Last recorded79,482 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX723 ENP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 79,482 miles

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

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

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached rear uj (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2025 77,687 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,617 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 69,563 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 692,027 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 69,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,087 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 68,087 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,332 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 65,313 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,843 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 63,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified Drop arm joint (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,741 miles

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

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

rear of g/box brg play seal leaking but not affecting park/brake yet

Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,398 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 51,393 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,064 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,024 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,844 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,606 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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X723 ENP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X723 ENP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X723 ENP?

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What year was X723 ENP registered?

X723 ENP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X723 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X723 ENP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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