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X284 LKK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,920 mi
Last recorded66,920 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX284 LKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 66,920 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 66,920 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 61,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 61,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 57,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 57,891 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 51,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 47,596 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

both rear anti roll bar links worn

nearside mirror cracked

rear top shock bushes worn

Pass 7 Feb 2020 44,061 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2019 40,981 miles

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

both rear top shock bushes slightly worn

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2019 40,981 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear top shock bushes slightly worn

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2018 38,475 miles

Front propshaft rear joint worn

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

Nearside side step corroded sharp edge

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Fail 5 Jan 2018 38,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure securing ring corroded away (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers wont auto park (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front propshaft rear joint worn

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

Nearside side step corroded sharp edge

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,084 miles

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

Nearside side step corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 36,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside side step corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 34,419 miles

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

Nearside side step corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 34,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside side step corroded

footbrake efficiiency only just met

Pass 1 May 2014 31,918 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 31,918 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,281 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 28,279 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,279 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,135 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 26,135 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,309 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 24,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 21,113 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 21,113 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,353 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 16,342 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,678 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 14,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

main beam switch not operating intermittently

Pass 22 Dec 2006 143,425 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 13,933 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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X284 LKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X284 LKK, 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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X284 LKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 2000.

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