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X744 LKE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,091 mi
Last recorded231,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX744 LKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 231,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer side wall - no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front slight leak from hub seal

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut in tread - no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 231,091 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed and corroded by suspension mount - marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer side wall - no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front slight leak from hub seal

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut in tread - no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 230,645 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 230,645 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 230,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 229,152 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 228,661 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency limits just met

Pass 24 May 2022 228,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 215,372 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 215,369 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (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))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 197,031 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 180,774 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 164,567 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 146,546 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 146,546 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 137,628 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 137,628 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 130,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 130,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,658 miles

head light flasher not working

Fail 16 Aug 2013 123,685 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

head light flasher not working

Fail 17 Aug 2012 117,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 117,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 108,077 miles

slight noise in power steering when steering is turned

slight oil leak offside rear hub seal

Pass 19 Aug 2010 96,487 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,305 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight damage to webbing on both front outer seat belts

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,931 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 26,517 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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X744 LKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X744 LKE, 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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X744 LKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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