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X261 XSC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,233 mi
Last recorded102,233 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 XSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 102,233 miles

minimal pay in o/s/f king pin

Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,309 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 88,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,967 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 81,454 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,979 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 64,460 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 64,401 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 59,525 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter housing area (7.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember not welded to top of chassis and poor welds to other areas (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,720 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,241 miles

Rear rear uj

Fail 26 Nov 2015 48,241 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear uj

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,214 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 35,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,797 miles

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

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

front prop shaft rear uj worn

Fail 18 Sep 2012 32,797 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

front prop shaft rear uj worn

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,795 miles

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

front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2010 27,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,686 miles

front propshaft rear hardy spiicer joint worn

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,130 miles

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

slight diesel leak at pressure regulator

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,363 miles

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

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

steering damper busdes worn

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,463 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 19,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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X261 XSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 X261 XSC, 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 X261 XSC registered?

X261 XSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X261 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X261 XSC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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