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X611 OCS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,247 mi
Last recorded124,247 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX611 OCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 124,247 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2026 124,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis - rear hockey stick mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom chassis - front hockey stick mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced repair plate not fully welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,227 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 118,074 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 106,986 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,501 miles

Engine oil low

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 29 Nov 2017 102,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported brake hose and pipe (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil low

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at trailing arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at trailing arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 95,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter/housing (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at trailing arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at trailing arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,243 miles

service brake effort only just met the requirment to pass

Fail 21 Nov 2014 89,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,856 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 89,072 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S & N/S body A pillars corroded @ floor.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,235 miles

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

SMALL HOLES IN FLOOR SECTIONS NEXT TO FRONT SEAT BOX SECTIONS. NON STRUCTURAL.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front axle anchor bushes worn

lower steering arm ball joint worn steering shock absorbrer bush worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,117 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 69,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 63,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leaks at front ball joints and rear diff pinion.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 59,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 55,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,647 miles

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

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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X611 OCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X611 OCS, 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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X611 OCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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