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X556 WBB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

203,123 mi
Last recorded203,123 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 WBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 203,123 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 203,123 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 200,751 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perishing outer tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 198,696 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 198,665 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 197,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 196,285 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 196,283 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 195,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 194,876 miles

rear service brake weak; efficiency only just met.

Pass 24 May 2018 194,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 193,863 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 187,494 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 187,494 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front axle swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 30 Apr 2014 183,861 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 183,861 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 182,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 175,181 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 175,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 170,131 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 169,906 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 162,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 153,255 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 141,476 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 140,317 miles

advise slight play in both rear shockabsorber top mounting bushes

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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X556 WBB 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 72%.

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 X556 WBB, 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 X556 WBB registered?

X556 WBB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X556 WBB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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