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X865 KKG

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

245,416 mi
Last recorded245,416 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 KKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 245,416 miles

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

age related surface rust

Fail 28 Jul 2026 245,413 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

age related surface rust

Pass 25 Jul 2025 237,986 miles

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

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

age related surface rust

Pass 22 Aug 2024 231,083 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 224,825 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 224,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 217,520 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 209,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 202,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 196,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 189,794 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 189,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 182,854 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 175,149 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 167,840 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 162,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 154,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 141,996 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 132,085 miles

NS Driving/Main beam spotlamp - Not working

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 122,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 109,757 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 97,369 miles

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

Rear registration plate has slight water damage

Steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2007 84,610 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,045 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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X865 KKG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X865 KKG, 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 X865 KKG registered?

X865 KKG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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