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X208 EEP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

363,083 mi
Last recorded363,083 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 EEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 363,083 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 348,489 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 348,489 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 330,696 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 330,696 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 314,339 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 314,339 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 302,849 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 302,849 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 296,802 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 283,650 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 283,650 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached badly worn upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 261,313 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 261,313 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear propshaft rear joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 237,578 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 237,578 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 215,136 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 215,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 196,437 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 196,437 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 176,430 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 176,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 156,980 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 156,980 miles

Centre Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 139,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 139,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 114,760 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 114,760 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 94,823 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 94,823 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 82,058 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 82,058 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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X208 EEP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 X208 EEP, 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 X208 EEP registered?

X208 EEP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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