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X892 LCS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,761 mi
Last recorded133,761 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX892 LCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 133,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 133,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

visable black smoke under acceleration

Pass 24 May 2024 133,364 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 132,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 131,186 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 127,913 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2015 126,507 miles

Centre body mounting channel rotted away,at chassic point both sides

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

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

Nearside rear chassic has rotted a hole through,but no towbar or mounting point within 12inches

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear cross member has rotted several holes through but cross member is still structurally sound

Pass 27 May 2014 112,076 miles

Coolant weep

Front prop rear UJ has play

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

Nearside rear chassis leg by rear cross member holed.

Rear cross member holed through corrosion.

Rear half of chassis legs are corroded.

Underside dirty

Fail 15 May 2014 112,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant weep

Cross member slightly corroded.

Front prop rear UJ has play

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

Rear half of chassis legs are corroded.

Underside dirty

Windscreen washer switch defective

Pass 17 May 2013 117,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 105,842 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front wheel bearing slight wear

Pass 20 May 2011 97,228 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 97,228 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 79,462 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 78,741 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 103,237 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 62,163 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 50,987 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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X892 LCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X892 LCS, 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

How do I check the history of X892 LCS?

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What year was X892 LCS registered?

X892 LCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X892 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X892 LCS shows 18 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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