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X696 USX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,347 mi
Last recorded111,347 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 USX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 111,347 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 109,883 miles

Nearside Front spotlight not working

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 109,883 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front spotlight not working

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 108,235 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front axle suspension arm bushes worn. (hockey stick arms , both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at rear of engine / gearbox bellhousing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2022 102,505 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 102,505 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,273 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced drivers floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,685 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 86,684 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 73,926 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 73,907 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 65,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside wiper linkage worn.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,086 miles

Front prop shaft rear joint slight play

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,013 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 33,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,908 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)

Rear crossmember has surface corrosion.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 31,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear crossmember has surface corrosion.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,583 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 30,537 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 28,587 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 28,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,408 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,727 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,233 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,784 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 17,550 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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X696 USX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X696 USX, 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 X696 USX registered?

X696 USX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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