CarVerify

Free Car Check

X307 NEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,233 mi
Last recorded175,233 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX307 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 175,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 170,855 miles

both front swivel hubs pitted and leaking fluid

rear a frame ball joint boot split

Pass 17 Jan 2024 170,233 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 170,233 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 170,233 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 162,656 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 151,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 141,911 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 141,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top/and/bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top/and/bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle / rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 110,647 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 110,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,960 miles

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

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

Offside Upper screen damaged outside swept area

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,657 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,713 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,713 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,616 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,690 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 81,680 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,769 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,969 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 74,968 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,873 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,171 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,348 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,147 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X307 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X307 NEC, 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 X307 NEC?

You can check the full history of X307 NEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X307 NEC registered?

X307 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X307 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X307 NEC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X307 NEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X307 NEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.