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X736 KPY

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

125,852 mi
Last recorded125,852 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX736 KPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 125,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

chassis welded

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

weep on frt swivel hubs

Pass 7 Aug 2024 125,440 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn on edge.

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working and lense damaged.

Offside Front Inner Bulk head signs of corrosion, covered by dash.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Chassis and crossmembers heavily welded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 125,440 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn on edge.

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

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working and lense damaged.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Bulk head signs of corrosion, covered by dash.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Chassis and crossmembers heavily welded.

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 125,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 124,824 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 124,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 124,358 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 124,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 122,024 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,118 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 120,118 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 117,478 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 117,477 miles

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 115,712 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 115,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis adjacent to anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 113,564 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,283 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear excess corrosion within 30cm of shock absorber

Nearside wiper split

Fail 4 Nov 2015 111,283 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear excess corrosion within 30cm of shock absorber

Nearside wiper split

Pass 18 Aug 2014 108,460 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 108,460 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,589 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Front cross member bent.

Front tractor joints starting to leak.

Gearbox oil leak.

Oil leak from hydraulic pump.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 105,589 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Front cross member bent.

Front tractor joints starting to leak.

Gearbox oil leak.

Oil leak from hydraulic pump.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 102,846 miles

Rear chasis starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,902 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,738 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 94,738 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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X736 KPY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X736 KPY, 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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X736 KPY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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