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X357 KBH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,331 mi
Last recorded148,331 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 KBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 148,331 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 148,057 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 145,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 144,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 142,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 137,597 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 137,549 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above chassis underneath,below servo mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 134,273 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 134,137 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop Lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 131,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 128,061 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 128,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 125,991 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 125,759 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 122,529 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 122,529 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 119,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 119,591 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 117,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 117,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 113,786 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 109,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 109,892 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 108,387 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 101,970 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,386 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 95,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2007 87,063 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 79,388 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 67,639 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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X357 KBH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 X357 KBH, 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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X357 KBH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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