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X783 YDM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,825 mi
Last recorded46,825 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 YDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 46,825 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 44,986 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle fulcrum bracket ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 44,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 43,805 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 41,855 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 39,460 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 36,422 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,173 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,109 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,050 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,624 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,758 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,910 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,149 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,139 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,935 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,890 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,750 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,538 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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X783 YDM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X783 YDM, 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 X783 YDM?

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What year was X783 YDM registered?

X783 YDM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X783 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X783 YDM shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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