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X673 GGH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,861 mi
Last recorded158,861 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX673 GGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 158,861 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 158,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Diesel leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe corroded from ABS pump to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe corroded from brake calliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Foot step corroded and sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe corroded from ABS pump to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe corroded from brake calliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Foot step corroded and sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 158,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play at both front wheels

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Apr 2024 157,990 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides on chassis at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leak around filter at rear and leak at front around engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

slight play at front wheels

underside undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2023 157,697 miles

slight play at both front wheels

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2022 156,087 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 156,087 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 153,725 miles

Chassis under sealed covering all pipes

Fail 23 Dec 2020 153,674 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both N/s and O/s (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Chassis under sealed covering all pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2019 151,932 miles

Brake pipes coated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Chassis has weld repairs

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 151,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipes coated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Chassis has weld repairs

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced X member below rear seats badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 149,811 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 145,638 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 145,638 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 144,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 144,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear body support crossmember badly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 142,667 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 142,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage reverse light lens broken (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 135,440 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 126,423 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 116,824 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 112,553 miles

Both rear mudflaps loose

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Side repeaters showing wqhite light

Slight oil leak at n/s swivel housing

corrosion to o/s/f door lower part

n/s/r brake pads wearing low.

n/s/r door catch loose

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking sidewall

Fail 16 Dec 2011 112,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Both rear mudflaps loose

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Side repeaters showing wqhite light

Slight oil leak at n/s swivel housing

corrosion to o/s/f door lower part

n/s/r brake pads wearing low.

n/s/r door catch loose

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2010 103,218 miles

all indicators show white light

front tyres slightly cracking

front wipers split

n/s/r door loose on its catch but secure

n/s/r mudflap loose

slight play in n/s drag link end

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 Dec 2010 103,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all indicators show white light

front tyres slightly cracking

front wipers split

n/s/r door loose on its catch but secure

n/s/r mudflap loose

slight play in n/s drag link end

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2009 88,436 miles

All indicators starting to show white light

Slight play in both front + rear wheel bearings

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,956 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 3 Dec 2008 70,956 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,230 miles

all tyres cracking

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat,unable to fully check seatbelt

front brake pads worn low

o/s indicators show white light

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2006 37,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,895 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 25,855 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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X673 GGH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X673 GGH, 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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X673 GGH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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