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X203 UPD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 UPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 116,350 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 116,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 116,172 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,823 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 115,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 115,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,280 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 115,280 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,467 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front swivel hubs leaking slightly.

Fail 4 Oct 2021 114,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective handbrake light. (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front swivel hubs leaking slightly.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 113,640 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fluid leak, but not excessive, swivel joint seal front drive shaft

Offside Front fluid leak, but not excessive, swivel joint seal front drive shaft

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 113,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/75/16/ 123/120q (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fluid leak, but not excessive, swivel joint seal front drive shaft

Offside Front fluid leak, but not excessive, swivel joint seal front drive shaft

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,067 miles

Nearside Front fluid leak, but not excessive, swivel joint seal front drive shaft

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

Offside Front fluid leak, but not excessive, swivel joint seal front drive shaft

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

middle to rear exhaust joint in poor condition.

Fail 18 Sep 2019 113,066 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member has multiple holes. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle ball joint seal

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle ball joint seal

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

middle to centre exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,313 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle ball joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle ball joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in lower zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,886 miles

offside & nearside front axle swivels leaking oil

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 110,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside & nearside front axle swivels leaking oil

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 107,924 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)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,525 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 103,523 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 100,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,995 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 96,995 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,234 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 67,269 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 67,263 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,550 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,062 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,926 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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X203 UPD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X203 UPD, 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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X203 UPD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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