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X886 GKK

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,272 mi
Last recorded99,272 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX886 GKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 99,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2026 97,637 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 90,044 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,582 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 79,928 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Foot well / bulk haed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,549 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,019 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 58,731 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,731 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012
Fail 20 Jan 2012

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,790 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 51,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,558 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,122 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 40,122 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,370 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 15,502 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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X886 GKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X886 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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What year was X886 GKK registered?

X886 GKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X886 GKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X886 GKK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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