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X989 CAH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,121 mi
Last recorded92,121 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 CAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 92,121 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 92,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 88,411 miles

Chassis corroded

Multiple oil leaks

Washers weak

Fail 15 Jan 2025 88,387 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Washers weak

Chassis corroded

Multiple oil leaks

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

Offside Rear Body mount rotten

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

Rear Backplates damaged and bent

Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,929 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,099 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,441 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 86,441 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,010 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

General vehicle corrosion

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 84,943 miles

Dip switch

Exhaust corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 84,648 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2017 82,016 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 82,016 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,869 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,695 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 76,273 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp

Pass 15 Aug 2012 76,273 miles

offside front brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,223 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,897 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,461 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 60,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,232 miles

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

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 CAH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X989 CAH, 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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What year was X989 CAH registered?

X989 CAH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X989 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X989 CAH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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