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X69 SSK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

190,710 mi
Last recorded190,710 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX69 SSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 190,710 miles

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

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2023 190,705 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie bar foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2022 184,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe, painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and bn/s rear shock absorbers, top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise condition of bonnet handle/cable

advise operation of clutch

engine oil level , over full

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%

Fail 22 Mar 2022 184,605 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and bn/s rear shock absorbers, top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise condition of bonnet handle/cable

advise operation of clutch

engine oil level , over full

Fail 21 Feb 2022 184,590 miles

Brake performance not tested To Dangerous to test (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Moves on Bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 180,398 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside radis arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

handbrake travel close to limit

rear tyres losing shape on tread

Fail 31 Aug 2018 180,229 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside radis arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

handbrake travel close to limit

rear tyres losing shape on tread

Pass 3 Jun 2014 146,360 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Jun 2014 146,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 143,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 136,874 miles

Front prop shaft rear u/j worn

Fail 2 Mar 2012 136,874 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front prop shaft rear u/j worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 127,769 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 127,769 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 114,730 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Mar 2010 114,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Mar 2009 104,475 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 104,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 93,276 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 92,798 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

offside rear tyre thin on the inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2007 92,798 miles

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

offside rear tyre thin on the inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2006 78,328 miles

cant open the nearside rear door

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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X69 SSK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X69 SSK, 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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X69 SSK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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