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X883 MOE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,288 mi
Last recorded53,288 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX883 MOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 53,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2024 52,517 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across acle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 52,014 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 51,452 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,154 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 50,154 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,364 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 48,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 48,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,352 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 45,352 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,992 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,237 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,897 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 36,897 miles

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,154 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,555 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,348 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,869 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 25,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in o/s rear tyre.

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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X883 MOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X883 MOE, 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 X883 MOE registered?

X883 MOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X883 MOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X883 MOE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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