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X234 NSE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,016 mi
Last recorded170,016 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 NSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 170,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 167,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 162,378 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 158,714 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 154,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 149,324 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 147,576 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 145,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 143,704 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 138,946 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 133,563 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 128,732 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 112,719 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 117,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 117,663 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 114,406 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 114,201 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 114,201 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 108,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

contenental type diffusers fitted to front headlamps

play in steering box drop-arm ball joint

rear brake discs are in poor condition

stone-chips in front windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2011 108,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

contenental type diffusers fitted to front headlamps

play in steering box drop-arm ball joint

rear brake discs are in poor condition

stone-chips in front windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2010 107,302 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 101,555 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 93,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,216 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 91,578 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 91,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2006 82,251 miles

front propshaft uj worn to excess

Fail 2 Mar 2006 82,245 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front propshaft uj worn to excess

Pass 31 Aug 2005 79,597 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 79,597 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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X234 NSE 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 80%.

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 X234 NSE, 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 X234 NSE registered?

X234 NSE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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