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X989 ACA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

258,100 mi
Last recorded258,100 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 ACA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 258,100 miles

condition of front number plate fixig

condition of rear number plate

Pass 21 Nov 2024 254,335 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 254,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 248,780 miles

condition of front number plate

condition of rear number plate

Pass 23 Nov 2022 245,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 242,856 miles

condition of rear number plate

nearside front metal brake pipe condition

nearside windscreen stonechip

Fail 3 Nov 2021 242,856 miles

nearside windscreen stonechip

condition of rear number plate

nearside front metal brake pipe condition

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 238,680 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 234,263 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 227,799 miles

condition of rear crossmember

condition of rear shock absorber bottom bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2017 215,860 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 204,526 miles

condition of nearside and offside chassis

Pass 8 Jan 2016 195,325 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 184,851 miles

condition of rear cross member

rear shock absorber condition

Fail 13 Dec 2013 175,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 175,842 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 163,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 151,178 miles

slight movement both front radius arms

slight movement nearside rear bottom link arm

Pass 13 Dec 2010 137,154 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 130,392 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 119,471 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 11,151 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 93,969 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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X989 ACA 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 87%.

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 X989 ACA, 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 X989 ACA registered?

X989 ACA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X989 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X989 ACA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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