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X909 XAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

93,611 mi
Last recorded93,611 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX909 XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 93,611 miles

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

Rear surface rust on rear disc

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front pads corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 93,513 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 93,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 92,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 92,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 92,408 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 91,707 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Antiroll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 91,707 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Antiroll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,688 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 90,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 85,949 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 85,949 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,610 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 81,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cone (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,708 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 76,708 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 710,340 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 710,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,101 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,567 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 60,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,816 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 55,816 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,348 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 50,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 457,503 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,326 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,011 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 38,011 miles

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

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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X909 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X909 XAF, 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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X909 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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