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SXI 3050

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,709 mi
Last recorded231,709 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 3050
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 231,709 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

both front shock absorber turrets corroding

general corrosion

headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 29 Sep 2025 231,707 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking around steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both front shock absorber turrets corroding

general corrosion

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 17 Oct 2024 228,936 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Corrosion on body mounts

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 228,935 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside 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))

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Corrosion on body mounts

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 224,510 miles

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

o/s and n/s/r side light lens fading

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2022 221,047 miles

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

o/s and n/s/r light lens fading

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2021 218,428 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear light lens beginning to fade

Pass 6 Oct 2020 214,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to o/s centre outrigger

Fail 5 Oct 2020 214,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to o/s centre outrigger

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 211,494 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2018 207,844 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s/r tyre walls slightly perished

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2017 204,612 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

n/s/r outer disc pad low

o/s and n/s/r tyre walls perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 200,054 miles

Oil dampness on steering box

Oil leak

Rear tyres perishing

Slight fraying on seat belts

Slight play in offside swivel

Pass 11 Sep 2015 197,004 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis surface corrosion to rear body mounts (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

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

slight damage/fraying to some seatbelts

Pass 16 Sep 2014 196,829 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to rear body cross member

nearside rear tyre side wall perished and cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2014 196,827 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to rear body cross member

nearside rear tyre side wall perished and cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2013 195,870 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r outer disc pad getting low

o/s/r tyre on limit

slight leak p/s box

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Fail 19 Jun 2013 195,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r outer disc pad getting low

o/s/r tyre on limit

slight leak p/s box

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 14 Jun 2012 184,351 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 184,351 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 170,637 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 160,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 141,596 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 133,222 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 133,222 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 119,382 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 105,244 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 105,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SXI 3050 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXI 3050, 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 SXI 3050 registered?

SXI 3050 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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