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X729 GEN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

222,262 mi
Last recorded222,262 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 GEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 222,262 miles

General corrosion

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Swivel housing leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 221,772 miles

general corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2024 221,772 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 24 May 2023 221,324 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 24 May 2022 220,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2022 220,346 miles

Fuel system component leaking Near fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 219,534 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 5 May 2021 219,530 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 218,842 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear . (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 217,116 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 214,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front at calipers and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front swivel joints leaking

Fuel filter damp

Offside rear door lower hinge broken

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear crossmember corroded

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 214,593 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside steering idler (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front at calipers and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front swivel joints leaking

Fuel filter damp

Offside rear door lower hinge broken

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear crossmember corroded

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 210,547 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 204,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 198,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 191,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls but not deep enough to expose cords

centre brake light not working but may not be wired

Pass 5 Mar 2012 184,063 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 178,613 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 178,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 172,850 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 172,846 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 168,704 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 168,702 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 158,979 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 136,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 114,398 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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X729 GEN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X729 GEN, 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 X729 GEN registered?

X729 GEN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X729 GEN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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