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X612 OCS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

134,689 mi
Last recorded134,689 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX612 OCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 134,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 134,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 134,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis beside fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis beside fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 134,437 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure both hinges (3.1 (c))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slight leak from both swivel ball seals

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

long handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jun 2023 130,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 130,006 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm on rear axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 127,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 123,990 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 123,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,770 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 120,153 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 116,910 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 115,311 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 115,311 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 115,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 110,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 110,720 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drop arm boot deteriated

n/s/r bump stop

Fail 18 Dec 2013 99,841 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

drop arm boot deteriated

n/s/r bump stop

Pass 15 Aug 2012 99,833 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 13 Aug 2012 99,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnett catch sticking

fropnt axle breather insecure

n/s/f steering sphere damp

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenley on outer edge

o/s/f steering sphere weeping

Fail 1 Jun 2011 99,462 miles

Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnett catch sticking

fropnt axle breather insecure

n/s/f steering sphere damp

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenley on outer edge

o/s/f steering sphere weeping

Pass 27 May 2010 97,892 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 97,885 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre has shallow cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 6 May 2009 95,516 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 89,345 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight handbrake travel.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 81,215 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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X612 OCS 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 65.5%.

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 X612 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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X612 OCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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