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X72 SSK

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,236 mi
Last recorded88,236 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 SSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 88,236 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 86,590 miles

car coverd in under seal

Fail 28 Mar 2025 86,546 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

car coverd in under seal

Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,467 miles

Front Outer both swivel seals leaking

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

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

chassis/body/suspension/brake pipes all undersealed

exhaust condition

Fail 3 Apr 2024 84,462 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer both swivel seals leaking

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

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

chassis/body/suspension/brake pipes all undersealed

exhaust condition

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,136 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

exhaust condition

general corrosion underside

steering damper bush worn

underside covered in sealer

Fail 23 Mar 2023 82,116 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

exhaust condition

general corrosion underside

steering damper bush worn

underside covered in sealer

Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,830 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged pipe into steering box damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

park brake adjustment adv

Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,622 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak core plug osf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

park brake adjustment

Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,701 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chassis covered in under seal

Fail 6 Mar 2020 71,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chassis covered in under seal

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,161 miles

buylkhead becoming corroded

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,743 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,261 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,128 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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X72 SSK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X72 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X72 SSK?

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What year was X72 SSK registered?

X72 SSK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X72 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X72 SSK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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