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X592 PEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,914 mi
Last recorded79,914 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX592 PEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 79,914 miles

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

Offside Front seatbelt shroud missing

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 79,914 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

Offside Front seatbelt shroud missing

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 76,141 miles

Nearside bulkhead corroded

corroded badly behind dash

Fail 21 Nov 2024 76,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside bulkhead corroded

corroded badly behind dash

Fail 21 Feb 2024 75,718 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 75,314 miles

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

Offside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 75,305 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Latch cover missing but still functions (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 70,847 miles

Engine has misfire

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt clasp cover missing but clasp operating ok (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 70,847 miles

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

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

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

Engine has misfire

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt clasp cover missing but clasp operating ok (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,056 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 70,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (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 excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 69,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 69,558 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 68,331 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 68,331 miles

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

Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,132 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,040 miles

both o/s & n/s front headlamp fixings corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,969 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 63,969 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,758 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,625 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 59,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,698 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 56,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,515 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,922 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,651 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,249 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,407 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 32,407 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X592 PEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X592 PEC, 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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X592 PEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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