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X733 KEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,506 mi
Last recorded92,506 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX733 KEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 92,506 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 90,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

REVERSE LAMP IN OPERATIVE

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play FIRST OFF STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 90,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play first drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lamp in operative

Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and all presented geased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lamp in operative

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,730 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 87,730 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassie (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,434 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 83,627 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 83,625 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 76,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,175 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,964 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,549 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,524 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,259 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,987 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,130 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread centre

Fail 18 Feb 2009 54,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread centre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,765 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 48,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,990 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 412,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 36,691 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 36,691 miles

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

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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X733 KEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X733 KEC, 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 X733 KEC registered?

X733 KEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X733 KEC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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