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X606 SEY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,801 mi
Last recorded103,801 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX606 SEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,801 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,411 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 97,203 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective also parking brake lamp (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front body floor deteriorating. above outrigger

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,505 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 90,505 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,511 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,766 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 78,698 miles

n s r outrigger slightly corroded

o s f outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,770 miles

rear x member showing corrsion

Fail 25 Feb 2019 77,769 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear x member showing corrsion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,867 miles

o.s.f outrigger corroded and holed

rear "x" member showing corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2018 76,867 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o.s.f outrigger corroded and holed

rear "x" member showing corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,915 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 75,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,587 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,975 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 71,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,374 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 70,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,295 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,310 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,678 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 63,462 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,560 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,910 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 44,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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X606 SEY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X606 SEY, 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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What year was X606 SEY registered?

X606 SEY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X606 SEY safe to buy?

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