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X938 MAP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,205 mi
Last recorded136,205 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 MAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 136,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 135,635 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Drag link/steering box joint has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 123,833 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount beam corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 123,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount beam corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 110,138 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 110,138 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,428 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 100,428 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,314 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 91,314 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 86,365 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 86,195 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,734 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 85,734 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,419 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2016 85,419 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,515 miles

Centre body out rigger corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,224 miles

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

both sides rear body mountings corroded (below rear doors)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,204 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,519 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,308 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,212 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,501 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 45,501 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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X938 MAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X938 MAP, 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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X938 MAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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