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X585 WKH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,646 mi
Last recorded157,646 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX585 WKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 157,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 157,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 154,773 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 154,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 154,711 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 147,096 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 147,085 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake drum insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 136,054 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 121,801 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 121,465 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 121,299 miles

Offside Steering box arm ball joint boot splitting

Pass 31 Dec 2015 121,053 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)

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 120,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 120,281 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,089 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 119,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 117,988 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

offside and nearside front diff seals leaking

underside muddy

Pass 9 Sep 2011 113,334 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 109,494 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 109,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 100,203 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 95,128 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,927 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 71,268 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 71,231 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 50,808 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 50,808 miles

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

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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X585 WKH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X585 WKH, 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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X585 WKH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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