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X976 YAA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,667 mi
Last recorded195,667 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 YAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 195,667 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

nearside rear chassis bump stop missing

steering damper bush worn resulting in slight movement

steering damper has seepage

Pass 23 Jan 2025 193,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle support arm - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 193,572 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle support arm - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 187,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

reversing lamp not working

steering damper wet

Fail 15 Jan 2024 187,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

reversing lamp not working

steering damper wet

Pass 19 Jan 2023 181,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 181,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 175,476 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 175,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 169,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rigger corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rigger corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 166,144 miles

Central Rear A FRAME REAR BALLJOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES ON CALIPERS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 165,806 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT OF REAR WHEEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT OF REAR WHEEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 165,806 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT OF REAR WHEEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT OF REAR WHEEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 165,382 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 158,289 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 158,289 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 149,146 miles

o/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 149,146 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

o/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 137,942 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2014 137,937 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,452 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 124,452 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 110,183 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 109,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 95,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,456 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 66,456 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,771 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 59,696 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 66,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,978 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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X976 YAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X976 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.

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X976 YAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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