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X365 EET

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

117,637 mi
Last recorded117,637 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX365 EET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 117,637 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal obscuring vision on brake and suspension components

Pass 7 May 2025 117,194 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2024 116,683 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 116,233 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 115,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive G/box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 115,160 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive G/box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 113,635 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive G/box and diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 113,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive G/box and diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 111,367 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel leaking

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

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

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

Offside Front swivel leaking

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 108,815 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,426 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 104,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 102,423 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 100,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 May 2014 98,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 May 2013 96,632 miles

Signs that fuel tank may have been leaking

Fail 10 May 2013 96,612 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Signs that fuel tank may have been leaking

Pass 14 May 2012 94,674 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 91,009 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,771 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 81,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 74,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,384 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 54,585 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2006 54,585 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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X365 EET is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X365 EET, 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

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What year was X365 EET registered?

X365 EET is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X365 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for X365 EET shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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