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X865 NRS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,536 mi
Last recorded103,536 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 NRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 103,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive t/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s drl inoperative

Fail 20 May 2026 103,535 miles

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

DRL inop nearside

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 103,132 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs - outer circumference pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 103,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs - outer circumference pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 102,208 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 102,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 100,190 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,792 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 97,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,576 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 27 Jan 2020 93,389 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,019 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,165 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,377 miles

steering box leak

Fail 29 Jul 2016 87,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure loose (2.4.G.1)

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

steering box leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,368 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 83,368 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,883 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,677 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 77,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,269 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,529 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,527 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,031 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 67,031 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,088 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 59,918 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,596 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 53,595 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,691 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 47,691 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NRS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X865 NRS, 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 X865 NRS registered?

X865 NRS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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