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X395 EAE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,808 mi
Last recorded124,808 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX395 EAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 124,808 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 122,449 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 120,566 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 117,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 114,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running front to back where it connect to rear axle flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine has an oil leak, not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Running from pitman arm joining on the n/s hub (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Running left to right across the top of the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,206 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 107,895 miles

Brake fluid deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2018 107,887 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Brake fluid deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Leading from power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tow bar lower mounting support bolts not tightened, but not likely to fall out

Pass 24 Oct 2017 105,793 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes slight play

Nearside Front slight oil leak from spherical joint

Rear discs corroded on inside

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 102,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front oil leak from spherical joint

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 102,116 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front oil leak from spherical joint

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,906 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 98,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 94,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,988 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 90,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 90,747 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Viscous fan seized

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,148 miles

Oil leak

Rear prop shaft rear universal joint worn

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Viscous fan coupling seized

Pass 22 Oct 2010 81,764 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

steering damper bush,s worn.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,935 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,676 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 74,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 72,637 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,731 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 63,535 miles

off side front tyre tread low on inner edge

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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X395 EAE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X395 EAE, 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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X395 EAE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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