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X895 CCJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,659 mi
Last recorded145,659 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX895 CCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 145,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 145,037 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 144,261 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 143,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 141,630 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 141,630 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 140,681 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 139,391 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 138,178 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 136,211 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 126,735 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 120,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 114,903 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 108,676 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 108,485 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,775 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 101,773 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake operation does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,771 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 947,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 87,730 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 87,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,941 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 79,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,183 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 63,156 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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X895 CCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X895 CCJ, 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

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What year was X895 CCJ registered?

X895 CCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X895 CCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X895 CCJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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