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X663 ORH

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,668 mi
Last recorded116,668 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX663 ORH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,668 miles

Surface corrosion rear axle casing &c..

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 116,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Surface corrosion rear axle casing &c..

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 116,618 miles

All discs slightly corroded [ Lack of use]

All tyres slightly perished on walls

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 116,616 miles

All tyres slightly perished on walls

Fail 4 Nov 2023 116,616 miles

All tyres slightly perished on walls

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 116,599 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 116,599 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,596 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 116,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 116,553 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 116,418 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 116,116 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 116,116 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,109 miles

Steering drop arm joint pin slighty loose

Pass 8 Oct 2015 116,024 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,892 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 115,869 miles

Rear brake readings slightly low & pedal slightly spongy - master cylinder developing fault ??

Pass 9 Oct 2012 115,150 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 115,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 113,730 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 112,699 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 155,045 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 155,031 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 132,154 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 112,691 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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X663 ORH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X663 ORH, 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 X663 ORH registered?

X663 ORH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X663 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X663 ORH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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