CarVerify

Free Car Check

X729 USH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,512 mi
Last recorded123,512 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 123,512 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 123,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 122,353 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 120,832 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 120,779 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 120,505 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 120,505 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 120,472 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 119,599 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 119,592 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 118,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 118,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 117,504 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 116,474 miles

both rear anti roll bar link rod lower bushes heavily perished

corrosion to anti roll bars

exhaust system corroded, centre box damaged

front anti roll bar saddle rubbers worn

fuel filter water tap connector disconnected

headlight aims low

heavy engine oil leaks

n/s door mirror slightly insecure

rear shock absorber bushes worn

stonechips in windscreen

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 31 Mar 2012 115,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear anti roll bar link rod lower bushes heavily perished

corrosion to anti roll bars

exhaust system corroded, centre box damaged

front anti roll bar saddle rubbers worn

fuel filter water tap connector disconnected

headlight aims low

heavy engine oil leaks

n/s door mirror slightly insecure

rear shock absorber bushes worn

stonechips in windscreen

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 108,779 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s front hub leaking

rear tyres poor

steering box lock tab missing ?

wipers poor

Pass 26 Feb 2010 99,130 miles

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

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

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

Slight leak from offside front inner hub seal

Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,871 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 May 2009 94,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 May 2008 84,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear step insecure

Fail 14 May 2008 84,380 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear step insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2007 70,050 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 70,050 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 69,145 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f hub, but adjustable.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 57,218 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 56,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X729 USH 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 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USH, 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 X729 USH?

You can check the full history of X729 USH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X729 USH registered?

X729 USH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X729 USH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X729 USH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X729 USH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X729 USH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.