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X554 MAK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,384 mi
Last recorded83,384 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 MAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 83,384 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 83,384 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 77,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,115 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 69,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,855 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,303 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,112 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,294 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,583 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,277 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,162 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,957 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,338 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,882 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,919 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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X554 MAK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X554 MAK, 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 X554 MAK registered?

X554 MAK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X554 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X554 MAK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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