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X549 LEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,241 mi
Last recorded63,241 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX549 LEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 63,241 miles

Rear back box rotten

Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,371 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 61,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 59,637 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 59,355 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray rotten (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 56,929 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 56,103 miles

battery box corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,883 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 52,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,204 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 51,194 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 50,443 miles

headlamp dipswitch weak in operation.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,852 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 49,852 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,268 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack along tread-may require attention in near future.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 47,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,211 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,509 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,296 miles

(1) Front propshaft rear joint has excessive movement. Recommend replacement. (2) Rear Nearside tyre worn to tread bars.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 44,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,877 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,106 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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X549 LEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X549 LEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X549 LEC registered?

X549 LEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X549 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X549 LEC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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