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X356 UPD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

139,819 mi
Last recorded139,819 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 UPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 139,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front swivel slight leak

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a frame ball joint area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 138,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 136,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 132,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective spilt at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drop arm ball joint has slight play.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,831 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 114,685 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,062 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,083 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear in nearside rear shock absorber upper bush

slight wear in offside rear shock absober upper bush

Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,262 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,964 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,687 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 83,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,231 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2009 73,299 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight leak from steering box area

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,416 miles

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

both front hubs have minor oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2007 62,514 miles

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

coolant leak from o/s of engine

front side windows tinted

Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,022 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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X356 UPD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X356 UPD, 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 X356 UPD registered?

X356 UPD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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