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X523 AUT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

114,763 mi
Last recorded114,763 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 AUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 114,763 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fluid leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,622 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 112,622 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 110,401 miles

Offside Front slight play in hub

Rear seat belts due to seats removed

Fail 4 Apr 2023 110,401 miles

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in hub

Rear seat belts due to seats removed

Pass 13 Apr 2022 107,862 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 107,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 104,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,602 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,550 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 98,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,548 miles

Offside Front floor has corrosion but not within prescribed area

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,691 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,595 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 87,595 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,295 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 81,295 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

power steering slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,563 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,332 miles

power steering oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 72,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,346 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 64,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 59,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2006 52,750 miles

o/s/f seat belt slighty frayed.

Fail 15 Nov 2005 46,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 46,940 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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X523 AUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X523 AUT, 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 X523 AUT registered?

X523 AUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X523 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 AUT shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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