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X82 SSK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,013 mi
Last recorded177,013 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX82 SSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 177,013 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 168,386 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Damper (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 168,370 miles

Brake performance not tested Unable to preform due to adverse snow conditions- Not possible to get readings (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Nearside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Offside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Floor heavily corroded at a non-prescribed area

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust flange - centre to rear heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure At fuel filter housing (4.11 (a) (i))

Vehicle has partial protection applied at various structural components / mounts

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 167,236 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi outer cover burst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded and split (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough steering u/j ?? (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both linkages worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 164,502 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap not connected (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wheel box worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at box (2.1.5 (a))

steering wheel outer coating loose

Pass 16 Apr 2018 161,285 miles

Body has slight corrosion mid and rear mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front door outer handle loose and check strap insecure

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 14 Feb 2018 161,122 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan under battery (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings baulk head corroded weekened and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Body has slight corrosion rear and mid body mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 11 Aug 2016 156,045 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 156,045 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking of engine (7.2.3)

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

rear prop shaft uj worn excessively

Pass 22 Jul 2015 151,105 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 151,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 146,052 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 146,052 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

reverse light lens broken

Fail 26 Jul 2013 141,090 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 141,090 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 131,566 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 131,566 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 118,775 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 103,677 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 103,677 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 90,102 miles

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

Offside Inner Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 90,102 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 83,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 74,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 189,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate light crack †rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 189,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate light crack †rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

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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X82 SSK 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 57.1%.

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 X82 SSK, 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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X82 SSK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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