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X269 SEJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,261 mi
Last recorded159,261 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX269 SEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 159,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 155,326 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 151,646 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 147,853 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 143,153 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 138,176 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 133,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 128,684 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 122,554 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 115,066 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering damper lower bush

Pass 23 Sep 2016 107,411 miles

slight play in steering damper lower bush

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,050 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in steering damper lower bush

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,491 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,236 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,039 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,751 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,248 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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X269 SEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X269 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

How do I check the history of X269 SEJ?

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What year was X269 SEJ registered?

X269 SEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X269 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X269 SEJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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