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X601 GDL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,436 mi
Last recorded194,436 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 GDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 194,436 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Possibly steering box (recommend cleaning and assessing) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 187,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front most (steering box drop arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 179,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 179,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 171,228 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 171,225 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 165,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 165,044 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play joint on steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 160,266 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 160,203 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 156,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stalk casing damaged but not affecting operation

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 156,379 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stalk casing damaged but not affecting operation

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 149,176 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 145,528 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven inside edge

Fail 1 Aug 2017 145,214 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body cross member on rear (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing uneven inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 137,990 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 137,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 130,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 130,006 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 124,137 miles

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

rear center lap belt not working corectly

Fail 8 May 2014 124,137 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear center lap belt not working corectly

Pass 10 May 2013 117,713 miles

advise n/s/r seat belt locking mechanism inop

Fail 1 May 2012 109,101 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 May 2012 109,101 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 98,947 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 98,795 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 85,258 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 85,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 75,416 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 75,416 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,920 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 63,916 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,332 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 50,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 43,069 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 43,069 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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X601 GDL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X601 GDL, 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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X601 GDL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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