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X908 LKE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,266 mi
Last recorded33,266 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 LKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 33,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 32,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 31,899 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 30,871 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 30,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 28,239 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 26,949 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,331 miles

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

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

rear 'A' ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,393 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Rear Tyres deteriorated (Advise to change)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At limit and large cracks, deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle upper swivel boot deteriorated

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

rear tyres cracks in tread and o/s/r large crack in side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,378 miles

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

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

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

steering free play

Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,559 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front hub tractor joints leaking oil

Front tyres cracking and wearing low

Oil leak

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,765 miles

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

n/s wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,700 miles

All tyres cracking around tread

Oil leak

Rear brake pads worn low

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,546 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,226 miles

o/s/f tyre got cut in inner side wall

Fail 25 Sep 2009 16,226 miles

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

o/s/f tyre got cut in inner side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,818 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 14,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,301 miles

small cracks in tyre tread

Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,729 miles

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2005 9,524 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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X908 LKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X908 LKE, 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 X908 LKE?

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What year was X908 LKE registered?

X908 LKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X908 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X908 LKE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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