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X873 GKK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,030 mi
Last recorded97,030 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 GKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 97,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In the pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,852 miles

Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 96,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 96,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 96,104 miles

Coolant leak heater box area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 96,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting next to fuel tank (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe rubbing on lower coil spring plate on full lock (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger. marked with chalk front end of outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of outrigger, on the top near where it meets the chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear pipe runs on top of chassis leg. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member that rear axle A frame mounts to has corrosion all over but not to excess yet. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp image looks incorrect but cannot be sure as it is so low both sides.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,319 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 94,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,214 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,481 miles

Corrosion underside

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,339 miles

Oil leak from gearbox and engine

Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 89,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 85,031 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,052 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 73,020 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,902 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,451 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 57,445 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,444 miles

both rear tyres old and cracking slightly.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,358 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,713 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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X873 GKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 X873 GKK, 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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X873 GKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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