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X265 SEJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

101,266 mi
Last recorded101,266 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX265 SEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 101,266 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 95,514 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,534 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 86,376 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,407 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,736 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,849 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 70,689 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 66,369 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 66,359 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 60,465 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 53,417 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,489 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,884 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 37,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,420 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,716 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,882 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,131 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,441 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 23,688 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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X265 SEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X265 SEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X265 SEJ registered?

X265 SEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X265 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X265 SEJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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