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X698 PEV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,810 mi
Last recorded91,810 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 PEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 91,810 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 89,288 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 88,199 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 85,930 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,507 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front swivel housing has slight weep from joint

Offside rear shock absorber lower bush worn

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,720 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,795 miles

Chassis covered in waxoil/Shultz

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,421 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 78,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,645 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,356 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,053 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 61,025 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake disc inner face corroded a bit

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,025 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake disc inner face corroded a bit

Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,940 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,675 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 37,008 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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X698 PEV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X698 PEV, 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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X698 PEV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X698 PEV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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