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X93 NPS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX93 NPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 96,175 miles

underbody corroding

underbody heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,999 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 95,986 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 89,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in under body sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door corroded

Nearside Floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front A pillar area / Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear body mount fixing adrift from rear chassis

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pitman arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side of vehicle covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 89,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail excessively corroded and weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail excessively corroded and weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail excessively corroded and weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail excessively corroded and weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in under body sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door corroded

Nearside Floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front A pillar area / Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear body mount fixing adrift from rear chassis

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pitman arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side of vehicle covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,006 miles

Fresh under seal covering whole underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 83,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 83,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,055 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear toeing eye cover missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 82,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear toeing eye cover missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,084 miles

slight play in steering felt at steering wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,981 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,689 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 70,684 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,358 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,358 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 60,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 56,311 miles

Front Number Plate Has Damage But Unlikley To Be Missread

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Wax Oyled

Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,942 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,562 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 41,562 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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X93 NPS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X93 NPS, 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 X93 NPS registered?

X93 NPS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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