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X91 DDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,201 mi
Last recorded65,201 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX91 DDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 65,201 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 62,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 61,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,583 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 56,823 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 55,417 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 53,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 53,160 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 52,635 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,934 miles

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

slight play in steering damper

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,848 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,317 miles

some wear in steering shock absorber bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,353 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,353 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,454 miles

slight leck from front (rear) diff seal

some wear in steering shock absorber bottom bush

Fail 8 Oct 2008 34,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,513 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,158 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,164 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 26,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 21,983 miles

some wear in both front brake pads

some wear in both rear brake pads

some wear in steering rod shock absorber

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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X91 DDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X91 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

How do I check the history of X91 DDV?

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What year was X91 DDV registered?

X91 DDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X91 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X91 DDV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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