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X829 KCE

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,996 mi
Last recorded66,996 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX829 KCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 66,996 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 65,591 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 65,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 64,194 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 64,190 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 62,982 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 62,981 miles

Offside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 61,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 61,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 61,452 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,949 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,137 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 55,838 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,716 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake inbalance 25%

Pass 17 May 2012 46,677 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 46,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 41,905 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 38,258 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 38,258 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 May 2009 34,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,358 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 18,722 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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X829 KCE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X829 KCE, 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

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What year was X829 KCE registered?

X829 KCE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X829 KCE safe to buy?

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