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X548 AAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,080 mi
Last recorded129,080 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX548 AAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 129,080 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 127,188 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 127,184 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 124,419 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 121,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 119,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 117,641 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger snapped and tailpipe rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches (drivers and passengers footwells) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre chassis crossmember also within prescribed area of rear trailing arm mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front leading/trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 117,640 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger snapped and tailpipe rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches( drivers and passenger footwells) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre chassis crossmember also within prescribed areas of rear trailing arm mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front leading/trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 115,230 miles

Bulkhead corroded on nearside and offside

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount/ outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front leading/trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis crossmember in front of rear body mounts excessively corroded but not load bearing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 115,230 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both steps excessively corroded likely to break under load (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Steering component casing not properly attached Steering damper bushes worn to the point of being missing (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front chassis crossmember on nearside and offside marked with chalk (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear "A arm" which mounts to rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Bulkhead corroded on nearside and offside

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front leading/trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis crossmember in front of rear body mounts excessively corroded but not load bearing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 108,267 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger has broken off pipe but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft, rear universal joint has play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front and offside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Side steps corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension "a arm" which mounts to top of rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 108,267 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger has broken off pipe but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft, rear universal joint has play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front and offside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Side steps corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension "a arm" which mounts to top of rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 104,122 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front and offside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sidesteps corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle "A" arm which attaches to the top of the rear differential (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember above chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 104,122 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front and offside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sidesteps corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle "A" arm which attaches to the top of the rear differential (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember above chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,629 miles

Front bumper corroded

Nearside front door hinge mounting area corroded but not affecting operation of door

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear "A" arm that mounts to top of rear differential (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of chassis on a bar running from nearside to offside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 100,629 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front bumper corroded

Nearside front door hinge mounting area corroded but not affecting operation of door

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear "A" arm that mounts to top of rear differential (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of chassis on a bar running from nearside to offside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,509 miles

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

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,081 miles

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

Light corrosion on rear crossmember.

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,054 miles

Both front tyres perished.

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 91,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

O/S/R & both front tyres perished.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,196 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,877 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n\s\f rear track rod end

slight play rear shock top mounts

Fail 6 Jul 2011 80,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n\s\f rear track rod end

slight play rear shock top mounts

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,666 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

high tone horn is not working

Fail 27 Jul 2010 76,666 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

high tone horn is not working

Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,235 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,715 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,995 miles

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

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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X548 AAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X548 AAF, 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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X548 AAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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