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X905 ADG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,709 mi
Last recorded146,709 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX905 ADG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2025 146,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering ram insecure STEERING DAMPER BUSHES (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 146,622 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 145,983 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust coroding

Fail 9 Jan 2023 145,983 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust coroding

Pass 19 Oct 2021 144,876 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

h/brake light staying on

Pass 12 Oct 2020 143,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside mirror swivel adjuster slightly loose

windscreen washer switch damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2019 142,251 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 141,379 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 139,831 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 136,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 132,128 miles

slight play in o/s front hub assembly

Pass 9 Sep 2014 122,838 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s & n/s rear chassis legs rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2013 116,467 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,020 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 106,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 106,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 99,433 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,549 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 42,462 miles

corrosion starting on both rear brake flexi hose ferrules

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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X905 ADG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X905 ADG, 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 X905 ADG registered?

X905 ADG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X905 ADG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X905 ADG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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