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X5 LAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,752 mi
Last recorded176,752 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 LAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 176,752 miles

Both wiper spindles slight wear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front caliper metal brake pipes very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust down pipe touching engine sump

Front Both swivels leaking

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm rear mounting area corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front prop rear U/J very slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S tubular outrigger corroded and weakened in area of NSF seat belt mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers and passenger belts (7.1.2 (b))

Side steps corroded and weakened

Steering box leaking oil Advise repair required in near future (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear 'A' frame ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR radius arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various areas of body accident damage

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 176,752 miles

Both wiper spindles slight wear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front caliper metal brake pipes very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust down pipe touching engine sump

Front Both swivels leaking

Nearside Drag link 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 Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm rear mounting area corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front prop rear U/J very slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S tubular outrigger corroded and weakened in area of NSF seat belt mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers and passenger belts (7.1.2 (b))

Side steps corroded and weakened

Steering box leaking oil Advise repair required in near future (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear 'A' frame ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR radius arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various areas of body accident damage

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 173,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Both swivel seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop - rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper spindle slight play

Offside 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))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Upper Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Tail door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 173,306 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osf - ABS modulator to flexi and front calliper pipes on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft - Rear Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper spindle loose - not likely to come off - clears screen fine

Offside 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))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides - back stays to cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Upper Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Taildoor (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 169,501 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF from ABS module and both front brake calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm mount - chassis end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 169,501 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF from ABS module and both front brake calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Rear of 2 (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm mount - chassis end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 164,696 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 162,892 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 162,892 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 160,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe x1 corroded at flexible brake hose end, hard to fully evaluate. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Chaffed against ABS wiring harness (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear chassis mounted exhaust mounting weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers and NSF passengers seat belt webbing frayed but not significantly reduced in strength (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 156,407 miles

Diff pinion seal slight leak.

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

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 151,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 147,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread.

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread.

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 144,136 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering oil leak.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 144,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering oil leak.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 140,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 135,553 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f hub slight oil leak

rear brake disc o/s inside edges severe corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 129,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hubs slight oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2013 129,035 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hubs slight oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 123,532 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front hubs leaking oil

exhaust system corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Aug 2011 115,877 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 107,461 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 96,828 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,946 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f hub slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 78,427 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 71,151 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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X5 LAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X5 LAW, 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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X5 LAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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