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X100 OXO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,617 mi
Last recorded154,617 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX100 OXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 154,617 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

gaiter on joint for rear diff support perrishing

Pass 22 Nov 2024 148,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts both sides also rears across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 145,615 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle "A"frame top support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil drop arm seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 144,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking to excess but not contaminating brake components

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 19,527 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear corrosion of body mount

corrosion rear crossmember at nearside

Pass 9 Dec 2020 136,681 miles

Nearside steering swivel joint leaking oil over back plate and tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2020 136,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside steering swivel joint leaking oil over back plate and tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2019 133,929 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight diff oil leak at wheel

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rears covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear indicator lens taped

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both sides outer panel out riggers corroded not effecting strength

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

drop arm from steering box slight play ball joint

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2019 133,308 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front slight play drop link ball joint from box

Nearside Front outer diff seal leak

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

Offside Rear indicator lens taped

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both sides out rigger panel corroded not effecting strength

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 128,278 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front steering arm from box slight play ball joint

Nearside Front outer diff seal slight leak

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

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced panel corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

all brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Dec 2018 128,278 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box insecure nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front steering arm from box slight play ball joint

Nearside Front outer diff seal slight leak

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

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced panel corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Dec 2017 120,947 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both sides cross bracket corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 113,696 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear our rigger floor mounts corrosion

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 113,360 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin bottom bearing joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm and dust cover worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front diff oil leak from front hub

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear our rigger floor mounts corrosion

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 103,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and fronts covered in under seal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front diff slight leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 103,280 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing at time of test and near side rear buckle missing (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and fronts covered in under seal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front diff slight leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 90,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both centre rear body mounting out riggers corroded

power steering noisey

Fail 15 Dec 2014 90,388 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both centre rear body mounting out riggers corroded

power steering noisey

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,932 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 76,931 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mud Flap Insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,126 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,061 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,586 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,304 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 57,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,656 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 53,656 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 49,119 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,119 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 44,056 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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X100 OXO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X100 OXO, 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 X100 OXO registered?

X100 OXO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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