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X936 XAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

176,428 mi
Last recorded176,428 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX936 XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 176,428 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 176,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 170,028 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 163,247 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 153,896 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 153,629 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 144,762 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 144,750 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 140,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 140,070 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 128,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,773 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,038 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 194,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,591 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 90,316 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,093 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn.Horn slightly weak.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 83,089 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal rubber worn.Horn slightly weak.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,885 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 71,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,249 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicators intermitant during test, but working ok by completion of test.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,835 miles

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut and cracking and has a nail in the tread.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 51,831 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut and cracking and has a nail in the tread.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,095 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,152 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 39,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,412 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 36,250 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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X936 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 X936 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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What year was X936 XAF registered?

X936 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X936 XAF shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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