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X271 SEJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,641 mi
Last recorded88,641 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 SEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 88,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 86,647 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 83,523 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 81,467 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 81,465 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter /housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,725 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,207 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,358 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,291 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,994 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four tyres slightly perished and cracks in tread pattern

rear crossmember corroded

service brake o;ly just met requirements

Fail 12 Oct 2015 70,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four tyres slightly perished and cracks in tread pattern

rear crossmember corroded

service brake o;ly just met requirements

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,416 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front tyres perished advise replacment

both rear tyres perished and cracks in the treads advise replacment

offside side door step corroded advise attention

oil leak fron rear diff

rear door step corroded advise attention

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,372 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear crossmember not in perscribed area but advise welding

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,790 miles

near and offside door steps badley corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 64,781 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near and offside door steps badley corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,423 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres slightly perished

lower brake reading on offside rear foot brake than nearside

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,599 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,731 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,433 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,335 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X271 SEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X271 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.

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What year was X271 SEJ registered?

X271 SEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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