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X574 VLS

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,581 mi
Last recorded194,581 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX574 VLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 194,581 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 194,035 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 194,035 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 192,723 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 192,723 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 189,772 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 189,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Tailgate component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 187,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 187,061 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 184,242 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 184,238 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 181,514 miles

Hole in nearside rear chassis

Holes in rear cross member

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 181,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Hole in nearside rear chassis

Holes in rear cross member

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 177,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 177,112 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 172,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Off tailgate catch broke

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

main beam switch worn

Fail 28 Aug 2013 172,942 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Off tailgate catch broke

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

main beam switch worn

Pass 29 Jun 2012 169,055 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

ns wiper blade split on end

play in steering damper bush

Pass 21 Jun 2011 163,390 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 153,512 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 146,021 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 146,017 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 142,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 126,377 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 126,363 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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X574 VLS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X574 VLS, 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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X574 VLS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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