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X4 ELO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,202 mi
Last recorded66,202 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 ELO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 66,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,396 miles

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

O/S & N/S front axle joints leaking oil

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 59,859 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 57,792 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 56,249 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,614 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Rear step broken out of rear cross member

Fail 19 Aug 2020 54,614 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Rear step broken out of rear cross member

Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,826 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,343 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 52,337 miles

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

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 51,632 miles

Exhaust corroded

O/S front hub leaking oil

Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,168 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 50,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,934 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,204 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,378 miles

All tyres perished.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 43,817 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,851 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,607 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,275 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 27,275 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,373 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 24,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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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X4 ELO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X4 ELO, 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 X4 ELO registered?

X4 ELO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X4 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X4 ELO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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