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X863 OES

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,754 mi
Last recorded167,754 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX863 OES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 167,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis rails badly in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached a frame offside securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails,and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 167,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 167,391 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering box drop arm has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2022 167,377 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 167,357 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 167,004 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside steering idler has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2019 166,219 miles

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

chassis has been excessively repaired

underbody, chassis and body mounts corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 165,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 165,073 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door pillar (5.2.6)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 162,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 162,787 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 159,312 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 159,312 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 152,997 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 152,962 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in n/s front hub swivel joint

Pass 22 Aug 2013 150,204 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 150,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 142,954 miles

Front discs rusted.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 142,941 miles

Nearside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering damper inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Front discs rusted.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 147,226 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front/rear brake disks worn inner surface

oil leak at off side front hub seal

Fail 17 Jan 2012 147,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front/rear brake disks worn inner surface

oil leak at off side front hub seal

Pass 20 Jan 2011 135,650 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 135,650 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 123,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 129,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 124,194 miles

slight movement in offside and nearside front bottom ball joints

slight movement in steering box

Fail 12 Jan 2009 124,192 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight movement in offside and nearside front bottom ball joints

slight movement in steering box

Pass 10 Jan 2008 117,826 miles

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2008 117,824 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2006 109,416 miles

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

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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X863 OES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X863 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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X863 OES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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