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X212 GBL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,158 mi
Last recorded119,158 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX212 GBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

steering box is noisy

Fail 17 Sep 2024 115,430 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

steering box is noisy

Pass 5 Sep 2023 114,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,694 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 109,329 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 106,011 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear chassie welding repairs been made

Fail 1 Sep 2020 105,989 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie at tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 101,757 miles

dampness to steering box

nearside front swivel joint slight play

offside rear axle damp

Fail 16 Aug 2019 101,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

dampness to steering box

nearside front swivel joint slight play

offside rear axle damp

Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,792 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in tractor joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,950 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges & tread lumpy

Both rear shock absorber top bushes worn

Both rear tyre treads lumpy

Front No plate damaged

Slight play in front to rear prop shaft joints

Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,801 miles

center stop light not working

oil around steering box may need attention soon

rear cross member corroded

road test carried out for brakes

Fail 9 Aug 2016 79,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center stop light not working

oil around steering box may need attention soon

rear cross member corroded

road test carried out for brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,352 miles

Both rear tyres are unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush is very worn (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,837 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 70,837 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,619 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,399 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,922 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 37,992 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 33,823 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 33,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 29,946 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,060 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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X212 GBL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 X212 GBL, 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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X212 GBL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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