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X972 YAA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

190,293 mi
Last recorded190,293 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 YAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 190,293 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 182,228 miles

Some movement in the front hockey stick bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2024 175,863 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear diff leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 168,932 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 164,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r wheel/hub damp

Pass 8 Jun 2021 158,561 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 155,867 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 149,062 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 139,468 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 128,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 121,973 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 115,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 108,158 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 108,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,082 miles

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

vehicle dirty underneath,advise vehicle to be cleaned off before future presentation to mot

Fail 2 Apr 2012 95,082 miles

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

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

vehicle dirty underneath,advise vehicle to be cleaned off before future presentation to mot

Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 81,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,724 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 529,619 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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X972 YAA 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 91.3%.

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 X972 YAA, 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 X972 YAA?

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What year was X972 YAA registered?

X972 YAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X972 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X972 YAA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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