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X604 MBE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,453 mi
Last recorded69,453 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX604 MBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 69,453 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 69,432 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 56,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 50,495 miles

front steering sphere leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2023 50,495 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front steering sphere leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,570 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,992 miles

All 4 tyres perished badly.

Pass 13 May 2016 47,737 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s o/s (5.2.2a)

n/s o/s front shock absorber turrets corroded

rear cross member corroded

slight leaks from n/s o/s front hub seals

Fail 29 Apr 2016 47,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure pads detached from backing (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s o/s (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

n/s o/s front shock absorber turrets corroded

slight leaks from n/s o/s front hub seals

various surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

leakage from n/s/f steering sphere seal

Fail 31 Mar 2014 46,221 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,789 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 45,789 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers starting to split

Fail 8 Nov 2011 44,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,291 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,734 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,199 miles

front number plate / cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,536 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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X604 MBE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X604 MBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X604 MBE registered?

X604 MBE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X604 MBE safe to buy?

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