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X706 URM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,393 mi
Last recorded126,393 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX706 URM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 126,393 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 126,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 112,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 101,791 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 101,156 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 100,558 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 99,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,186 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 98,186 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 97,527 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

both swivel housings leaking grease

drivers door hinges worn

front brake discs corroded

n/s bulkhead holed but not in prescribed area

o/s front brake pipe poorly made

rear x member corroded and holed not in a prescribed area as no tow bar fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2015 97,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

both swivel housings leaking grease

drivers door hinges worn

front brake discs corroded

n/s bulkhead holed but not in prescribed area

o/s front brake pipe poorly made

Pass 9 Jun 2014 96,862 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

all tyres, tread slightly perished

fuel filter housing showing signs of corrosion

n/s inner bulkhead holed and corroded outside perscribed areas

o/s and n/s headlamp retaining rings showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s swivel hosuings leaking grease (close to getting onto o/s and n/s front brake disc)

o/s gearbox mounting broke away

o/s inner bulkhead showing signs of corrosion

rear cross member showing signs of corrosion

steering damper eye bush slightly worn

Fail 9 Jun 2014 96,858 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

all tyres, tread slightly perished

fuel filter housing showing signs of corrosion

n/s inner bulkhead holed and corroded outside perscribed areas

o/s and n/s headlamp retaining rings showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s swivel hosuings leaking grease (close to getting onto o/s and n/s front brake disc)

o/s gearbox mounting broke away

o/s inner bulkhead showing signs of corrosion

rear cross member showing signs of corrosion

steering damper eye bush slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,228 miles

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

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

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

bonnet hinges slightly worn

bonnet stay clip broke

coolant level slightly low

fuel filter slightly corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s headlamp slightly corroded

rear wiper blade torn

steering damper eye bush slightly worn

o/s and n/s swivel housings leaking grease (close to leaking on front brakes)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

bonnet hinges slightly worn

bonnet stay clip broke

coolant level slightly low

fuel filter slightly corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s headlamp slightly corroded

rear wiper blade torn

steering damper eye bush slightly worn

o/s and n/s swivel housings leaking grease (close to leaking on front brakes)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 95,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 94,005 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 939,700 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 89,394 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 89,278 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,296 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 70,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 60,406 miles

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

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

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

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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X706 URM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X706 URM, 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 X706 URM registered?

X706 URM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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