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X516 UPD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,756 mi
Last recorded195,756 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 UPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 195,756 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underside vehicle

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Various oil leak but not excessive

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 195,526 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front oil leak but not excessive

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all tyres slighty cracking

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2023 195,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various oil leaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 194,745 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 194,408 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Slack in handbrake and has slightly long travel

Various slight oil leaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 194,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Slack in handbrake and has slightly long travel

Various slight oil leaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 194,140 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2019 193,888 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 193,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 193,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 193,469 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL IS VERY HEAVY

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 14 Jun 2016 193,105 miles

Offside front drag link gaiter deteriorated

Rear cross member corroding

Slight bind on offside front when wheel turned by hand

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Various oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2015 192,666 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front steering drag link arm ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

centre rear exhaust joint and mount slightly corroded

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside and offside front seat belts slightly damaged

slack in hand brake

slight bind on offside front wheel

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 192,236 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 191,525 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracked and perished

steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter slightly damaged

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2012 190,985 miles

offside front tyre split but not down to cords

Pass 1 Jun 2011 189,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 183,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED AND FUEL FILLER CAP DAMAGED

Pass 5 Feb 2010 154,364 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 154,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 138,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 121,158 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 98,378 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 76,146 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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X516 UPD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X516 UPD, 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 X516 UPD registered?

X516 UPD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X516 UPD safe to buy?

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