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X784 RDS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,543 mi
Last recorded57,543 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX784 RDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 57,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Inner hub seal leaking. (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mount missing, system still supported.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 57,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf front right (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 57,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf front left (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf front right (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 56,829 miles

Nearside Rear Inner hub seal.

Offside Front Seat belt anchor shroud missing.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,526 miles

Nearside Rear Inner hub seal has a light misting of oil.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,319 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,165 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 56,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 56,132 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 55,669 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 55,120 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,726 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,398 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,097 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

clutch pedal antislip missing

Fail 27 Jun 2013 54,097 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,924 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 53,890 miles

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

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 49,345 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 30,138 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,714 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 11,185 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 92,691 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 92,691 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X784 RDS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X784 RDS, 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 X784 RDS registered?

X784 RDS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X784 RDS safe to buy?

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