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X346 EBT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,036 mi
Last recorded118,036 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX346 EBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 118,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 115,439 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel seal slight oil leak

exhaust silencer slight hole and corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,749 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 103,977 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,452 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 100,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,619 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,419 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal slighty leaking

Fail 26 Nov 2019 94,416 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub seal slighty leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,718 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 89,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 86,570 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 82,253 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 82,253 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,733 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,334 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 75,334 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,626 miles

o/s rear rim dented

Pass 6 Dec 2012 65,198 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 65,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 60,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 60,830 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,944 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,029 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 52,337 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 52,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 48,428 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 48,428 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,475 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 44,465 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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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X346 EBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X346 EBT, 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 X346 EBT registered?

X346 EBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X346 EBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X346 EBT shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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