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X868 DDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,710 mi
Last recorded28,710 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 DDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 28,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 28,373 miles

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2023 28,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 28,178 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 27,929 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 27,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,683 miles

Offside Front steering damper bush slighty worn

Pass 5 Sep 2019 27,132 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 264,814 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 26,108 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint slightly damp

Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,786 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 25,784 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,160 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,889 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,302 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,621 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,595 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,542 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 20,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 19,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,095 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,714 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 16,714 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,165 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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X868 DDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X868 DDV, 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

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What year was X868 DDV registered?

X868 DDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X868 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X868 DDV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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