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X968 NGS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,656 mi
Last recorded137,656 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 NGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 137,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 133,608 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 132,110 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 132,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 130,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 126,695 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front ring- seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2021 126,615 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front ring- seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,080 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 113,351 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 110,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,639 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 97,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 90,018 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 82,945 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 82,891 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 74,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 May 2011 67,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 67,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2010 59,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,195 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,392 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 31,412 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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X968 NGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X968 NGS, 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

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What year was X968 NGS registered?

X968 NGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X968 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X968 NGS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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