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X553 GET

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

23,976 mi
Last recorded23,976 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 GET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 23,976 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 23,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 23,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 23,172 miles

underside waxoiled

Fail 18 Oct 2022 23,172 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

underside waxoiled

Pass 28 Oct 2021 22,435 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 21,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 21,167 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both .LT235/85r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. LT235/85r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 20,822 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 20,213 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

all tyres perished

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 20,212 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

all tyres perished

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 19,657 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front tyres are slightly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,457 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 17,128 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 16,827 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 16,827 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,975 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 14,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,560 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 13,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,253 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 11,530 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 9,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to find locking wheel nut key.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 7,042 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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X553 GET is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X553 GET, 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 X553 GET registered?

X553 GET is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X553 GET safe to buy?

The MOT history for X553 GET shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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