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XTH 5

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,378 mi
Last recorded94,378 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTH 5
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 94,378 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 87,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,351 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2020 70,521 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,365 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,324 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 42,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 243,095 miles

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

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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XTH 5 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XTH 5, 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 XTH 5 registered?

XTH 5 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is XTH 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTH 5 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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