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X864 NSL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

211,385 mi
Last recorded211,385 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX864 NSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 211,385 miles

Offside steering damper bush worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch al four wheels/tyres ()

Fail 2 Dec 2025 211,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside steering damper bush worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch al four wheels/tyres ()

Fail 17 Nov 2025 211,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside steering damper bush worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 203,083 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres ()

Fail 6 Nov 2024 203,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 196,251 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels/tyres ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 196,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "a" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels/tyres ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 192,845 miles

slight marks in other seat belts

slight wear in drop arm ball joint

Fail 11 Nov 2022 192,835 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

slight marks in other seat belts

slight wear in drop arm ball joint

Pass 5 Nov 2021 188,862 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 185,737 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 182,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 177,673 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 168,009 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 155,407 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear bearing cap has missing bolt

Fail 20 Jun 2014 154,163 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear halfshaft bolt missing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 140,898 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 140,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 2012 123,876 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 May 2011 109,853 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 May 2011 109,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 97,784 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 97,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/rear brake squeaking on aplication

Pass 22 Apr 2009 78,132 miles

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

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

OFSSIDE FRONT OUTER SIDE LIGHT INOP

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,020 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 76,019 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 11,826 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 11,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 63,661 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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X864 NSL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 X864 NSL, 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 X864 NSL registered?

X864 NSL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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