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X587 EAA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

179,925 mi
Last recorded179,925 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX587 EAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 179,925 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2025 176,248 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2025 176,248 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2025 176,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2024 171,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2024 171,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 168,743 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 164,164 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2022 164,132 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 159,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2019 152,338 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL 4 TYRE VALVES (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 152,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL 4 TYRE VALVES (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2018 147,259 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 145,915 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 145,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ROLL BAR MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 138,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 138,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose adjuster clamp (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play bush in end of damper (2.2.B.1g)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 132,380 miles

ALL TYRES front + Rear showing age related tread deterioration ( (3904 x1 4304 x3 )

Engine oil leaks present

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

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

Significant wear present in Offside front steering /swivel pin housing ( top + bottom)

Windscreen wiper drive mechanism worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 132,380 miles

ALL TYRES front + Rear showing age related tread deterioration ( (3904 x1 4304 x3 )

Engine oil leaks present

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

Significant wear present in Offside front steering /swivel pin housing ( top + bottom)

Windscreen wiper drive mechanism worn

Fail 17 Apr 2015 132,344 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL TYRES front + Rear showing age related tread deterioration ( (3904 x1 4304 x3 )

ENGINE OIL LEVEL on MINIMUM

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

Significant wear present in Offside front steering /swivel pin housing ( top + bottom)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 123,794 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 118,796 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 114,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 114,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 108,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 108,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 103,195 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,706 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 90,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 84,750 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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X587 EAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 X587 EAA, 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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X587 EAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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