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X869 DDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,705 mi
Last recorded186,705 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX869 DDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 186,705 miles

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

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 181,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 178,418 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody partially underseal applied + corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 176,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 176,714 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 161,524 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 161,524 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 159,349 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 159,349 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch missing check catch broken (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers foot well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers jet blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 152,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 144,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 130,432 miles

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

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres sidewalls starting to crack

N/S/R Door corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R Side facing seats and seat belts removed at time of test

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R Door cracked

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Surface corrosion on N/S and O/S Chassis legs

Surface corrosion on rear cross member

Surface corrosion on underside

Fail 16 Apr 2013 130,429 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres sidewalls starting to crack

N/S/R Door corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R Side facing seats and seat belts removed at time of test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R Door cracked

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Surface corrosion on N/S and O/S Chassis legs

Surface corrosion on rear cross member

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Apr 2012 119,333 miles

slight oil lk nsf hub

Pass 16 May 2011 108,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 103,903 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

power steering slightly noisey

Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,612 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 86,947 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

side steps corroded

Fail 8 May 2009 86,903 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

side steps corroded

Pass 2 May 2008 754,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,819 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,516 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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X869 DDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X869 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.

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What year was X869 DDV registered?

X869 DDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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