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X801 EBH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

182,658 mi
Last recorded182,658 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX801 EBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 182,658 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 170,509 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 160,005 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 159,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 148,793 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 147,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front steering damper bush

Pass 9 Dec 2021 136,469 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 136,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,140 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 124,117 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 103,449 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 103,448 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 78,188 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 78,179 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,452 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member internal side. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member internal side. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 66,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member internal side. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member internal side. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,562 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,525 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,427 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear propshaft front uj bolts slightly loose

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,833 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,027 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,180 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,674 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,430 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 56,430 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,497 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 54,482 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,852 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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X801 EBH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X801 EBH, 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 X801 EBH registered?

X801 EBH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X801 EBH shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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