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X702 GGH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,232 mi
Last recorded156,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX702 GGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 156,232 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 156,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 145,803 miles

rear dirt shield corroded rear

Fail 14 Nov 2023 145,788 miles

Central Towbar component excessively corroded rear chassis (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear dirt shield corroded rear

rear footbrakes low effort

Pass 5 Dec 2022 143,028 miles

corrosion on rear cross member next to tow bar

Pass 22 Nov 2021 141,582 miles

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

Fuel tank guard corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering damper light misting of oil and slightly worn bush

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 141,580 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank guard corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering damper light misting of oil and slightly worn bush

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 140,688 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front 'c' arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box damper has light misting of oil

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2020 140,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front 'c' arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box damper has light misting of oil

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2019 139,401 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake master cylinder down (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2019 139,401 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake master cylinder down (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2018 137,634 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 132,460 miles

A frame ball joint boot deteriorated

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 132,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 130,930 miles

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

slight oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2015 129,965 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From the master cylinder/next to the brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 129,965 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 127,899 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear uj of rear prob shaft worn

Fail 14 Nov 2014 127,825 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear uj of rear prob shaft worn

Fail 21 Nov 2013 120,720 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 120,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 120,580 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 109,206 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 109,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 107,710 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

streeing box slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 105,686 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 84,123 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 84,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

clutch cylinder showing signs of a leak

nearside rear brake caliper showing signs of a leak

park brake could do with adjustment

Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,926 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 57,230 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front screen cracked.

Fail 23 Nov 2005 57,230 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

front screen cracked.

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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X702 GGH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X702 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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X702 GGH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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