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X513 SRM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,118 mi
Last recorded101,118 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX513 SRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 101,118 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,909 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,562 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,445 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,016 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear fog light slightly dim in colour

wipers slightly weak clearing screen

Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

offside front floor/bulkhead corroded

slight leak from front hub seals

Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,920 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front hub seals leaking slightly

offside front floor corroded close to body/chassis mount

Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,809 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 18 Dec 2012 74,785 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 71,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,747 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,341 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 83,689 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 68,797 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 68,797 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X513 SRM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 X513 SRM, 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 X513 SRM registered?

X513 SRM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X513 SRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X513 SRM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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