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X496 BAL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,436 mi
Last recorded165,436 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 BAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 165,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear radius arm bush missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Steering arm deformed rear steering arm. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f floor.

front steering damper bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

slight travel on footbrake.

Pass 13 Jun 2025 161,317 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 161,299 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 161,299 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 157,257 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 157,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 153,488 miles

advise corrosion on off side front floor

Fail 19 Jun 2023 153,487 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure outrigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure outrigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion on off side front floor

Pass 23 Jun 2022 150,355 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 150,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 146,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 146,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn swivel bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 141,538 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'A' frame cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 141,537 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake hose insecure

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 137,586 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

advise corrosion non rear crossmember

Fail 17 Jun 2019 137,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

advise corrosion non rear crossmember

Pass 21 Jun 2018 133,306 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension turret slightly corroded

Nearside Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 133,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension turret slightly corroded

Nearside Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

transfer box oil seal slight leak

Pass 16 Jun 2017 128,801 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak engine

front swivel housings have slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2017 128,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake drum contaminated by oil park brake (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front swivel housings have slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 124,699 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 124,698 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 119,418 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,797 miles

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

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

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

rear axle nearside bump stop rubber missing.

steering box leaking slightly.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,654 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,134 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,945 miles

rear inner discs corroided

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,094 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,481 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,244 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,296 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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X496 BAL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X496 BAL, 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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X496 BAL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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