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X674 LCK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

166,607 mi
Last recorded166,607 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX674 LCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 166,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox, and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 166,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox, and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 162,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES A LITTLE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged WEBBING FRAYED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 158,964 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 154,499 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 149,658 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 149,633 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides front footwell panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 145,449 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 142,886 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 139,732 miles

front suspension arms front circular bushes are worn

Fail 28 Aug 2018 139,730 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension arms front circular bushes are worn

osf tyre worn lower on the inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2017 133,545 miles

chassis is corroded on the osr inner section

nsr anti roll bar bush worn with play

Fail 15 Aug 2017 133,545 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

chassis is corroded on the osr inner section

nsr anti roll bar bush worn with play

Pass 6 Sep 2016 123,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis has corrosion on the os inner section

Pass 18 Aug 2015 111,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 105,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,274 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 97,274 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 95,095 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 95,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Note engine oil is low .also coolant is also low.

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front number plate is cracked. Advise knob on steering wheel.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 88,595 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 88,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,679 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 81,679 miles

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

all tyres perished

wear in rear brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,640 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,633 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 60,963 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 60,963 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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X674 LCK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X674 LCK, 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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X674 LCK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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