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X368 VKS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

202,893 mi
Last recorded202,893 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX368 VKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 202,893 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts are faded (4.4.3 (a))

Indicator switch insecure slight loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator stopped working on test a couple of times - req attention

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

both side steps are corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 202,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame joint on top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts are faded (4.4.3 (a))

Indicator switch insecure slight loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator stopped working on test a couple of times - req attention

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

both side steps are corroded

fuel filler hose is perished

steering damper bush is perished

Pass 17 Mar 2025 200,055 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 197,374 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 Mar 2023 195,274 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 195,274 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 191,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 191,837 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 187,046 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 187,030 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 181,259 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 181,259 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering locking device missing Drop arm ball joint castle nut (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 171,348 miles

Front Registration plate damage

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 171,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam With main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate damage

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 163,007 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Wiper Beginning To Smear

Offside Front Body Mount Corroded

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 163,007 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Wiper Beginning To Smear

Offside Front Body Mount Corroded

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 157,357 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight Seepage From Both Front Hub Seals

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 151,046 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 151,046 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 143,451 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

bolt missing from exhaust tail pipe joint

both front axel hub seals damp

exhaust manifold has blow from blank plate

Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,115 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 138,147 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 126,154 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 112,125 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 81,229 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 68,288 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 54,830 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 54,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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X368 VKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X368 VKS, 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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X368 VKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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