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X997 LGS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,251 mi
Last recorded48,251 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 LGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 48,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear 'A' frame dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 47,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 47,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush - on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

moisture at nearside front spherical hub

Pass 9 Jun 2022 46,293 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 46,293 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 46,260 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 45,620 miles

Nearside Rear body work section to rear chassis badly corroded

repair to rear fog lamp lens and towing socket

Fail 22 Oct 2015 45,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working --water in bottle and pump running! (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear body work section to rear chassis badly corroded

repair to rear fog lamp lens and towing socket

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,218 miles

rear chassis cross member badly corroded offside

washers becoming poor

Pass 18 Oct 2013 44,684 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 43,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eletric towing socket broken

rear fog lamp lens repaired

small pin hole to nearside rear steering arm ball joint boot

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,647 miles

eletric towing socket broken

rear fog lamp lens repaired

small pin hole to nearside rear steering arm ball joint boot

Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,855 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,691 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,420 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,708 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 34,571 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake travel becoming long

Fail 6 Nov 2006 28,717 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,717 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 23,190 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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X997 LGS 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 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 X997 LGS, 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 X997 LGS?

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What year was X997 LGS registered?

X997 LGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X997 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 LGS 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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