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X526 SJS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,610 mi
Last recorded162,610 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 SJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 162,610 miles

Nearside Front Axle spherical joint leaking (just passed)

Pass 23 Jun 2025 161,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 161,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 161,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general chassis corosion

Pass 25 May 2023 161,008 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front footwells corroded

General chassis corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Swivel leaking

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

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

Steering damper bush slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2022 159,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 152,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 144,983 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 132,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,536 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 120,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,034 miles

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

Oil leak Power Steering

Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,670 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 98,346 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 95,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 91,454 miles

corrosio on exhaust

corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake disc's

Pass 13 Aug 2012 84,912 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 79,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,652 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,586 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 67,586 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 168,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both rear axle main bushes splitting borderline

fluctuation in front brake

rear number plate

rear shocker weak

wear in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 12 Aug 2008 62,759 miles

both rear axle main bushes splitting borderline

fluctuation in front brake

rear number plate

rear shocker weak

wear in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,970 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 56,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 52,071 miles

stone chip in n/s/f headlamp

Pass 15 Aug 2005 47,272 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 47,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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X526 SJS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X526 SJS, 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 X526 SJS registered?

X526 SJS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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