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X425 LEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,337 mi
Last recorded151,337 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX425 LEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 151,337 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel seal weeping

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Persihed (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel seal weeping

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Persihed (5.3.2 (c))

Rear differential pinion seal leaking oil

Trailer electrical socket damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2025 151,322 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Track rod bent and rubbing on guide/guard (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel seal weeping

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Persihed (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel seal weeping

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Persihed (5.3.2 (c))

Rear differential pinion seal leaking oil

Trailer electrical socket damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2024 150,021 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 149,011 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 147,869 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 147,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outriger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 145,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 142,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 142,346 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 139,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 128,619 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 128,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 111,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 98,548 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 89,348 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 89,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2007 79,227 miles

advised-passenger footplate step frame work corroding at n/s and o/s.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 68,801 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 68,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 58,986 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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X425 LEC 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 70%.

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 X425 LEC, 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 X425 LEC registered?

X425 LEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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