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X522 HKE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

211,726 mi
Last recorded211,726 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 HKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 211,726 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner section of tread

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along chassis from rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner section of tread

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 201,097 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre slightly distorted on inner section of tread

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 201,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre slightly distorted on inner section of tread

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 189,617 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 189,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 179,631 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 172,167 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 172,167 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside chassis rail (x 2) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 164,828 miles

brake pipe across rear axle is corroded

brake pipes by rear flexi hoses are corroded

offside front brake pipe is corroded slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2021 164,822 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

brake pipe across rear axle is corroded

brake pipes by rear flexi hoses are corroded

offside front brake pipe is corroded slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2020 155,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top & bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top & bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns

brake pipe across rear axle is slightly corroded

brake pipes by rear flexi hoses are slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 150,167 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 137,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Rear back door wheel mounting s may be hazard recomend wheel mounted back on door

Fail 3 Mar 2018 137,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Rear back door wheel mounting s may be hazard recomend wheel mounted back on door

Pass 2 Mar 2017 130,679 miles

corrosion & holes to rear panel at offside but not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,083 miles

corrosion to rear panel at offside

Fail 4 Mar 2016 123,081 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member at offside (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 116,285 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 110,686 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 107,044 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 107,037 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 102,677 miles

off side front axel leaking oil

Fail 10 Feb 2012 102,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

off side front axel leaking oil

Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,514 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 93,514 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,517 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front ball swivels leaking slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2009 90,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

Offside and nearside front ball swivels leaking slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2008 84,546 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 738,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 64,923 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 56,273 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 56,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X522 HKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 X522 HKE, 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 X522 HKE registered?

X522 HKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X522 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X522 HKE shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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