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X861 OES

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

236,419 mi
Last recorded236,419 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX861 OES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 236,419 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 236,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 230,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 225,054 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 218,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 211,558 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 211,535 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking around power steering box + hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside + offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside front short (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside + slightly insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 203,896 miles

Front Both hub seals leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 203,895 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Both hub seals leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 197,842 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 197,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering system fouling Rear steering track rod fouling on bracket on diff (2.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not sweeping past center of steering wheel (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2013 188,031 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 171,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 170,539 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 154,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

all tyres cracking on inner sidewall

brake warning light on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2010 144,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 139,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 128,248 miles

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

nearside and offside rear chassis legs and rear crossmember corroded

offside front suspension sphere oil seal leaking slightly

rear propellor shaft rear universal joint showing slight wear

signs of damp from offside rear brake caliper area

Fail 7 Nov 2008 128,241 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside and offside front suspension sphere rear oil seals leaking

nearside and offside rear chassis legs and rear crossmember corroded

rear propellor shaft rear universal joint showing slight wear

reversing light not working

signs of damp from offside rear brake caliper area

Pass 17 Oct 2007 115,993 miles

steering damper rubber bush worn

Fail 16 Oct 2007 115,993 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

steering damper rubber bush worn

Pass 15 Sep 2006 104,273 miles

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

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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X861 OES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X861 OES, 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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X861 OES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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