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X945 LBE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,583 mi
Last recorded85,583 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX945 LBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 85,583 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 84,288 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 83,565 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 83,533 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,615 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,466 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front both swivel joints leaking

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,114 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front axle swivel spheres have a slight leak

Pass 12 Sep 2019 80,326 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 80,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,222 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger come away from body, system still adequately supported

slight damage to fuel filter, not leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2018 79,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

rear exhaust hanger come away from body, system still adequately supported

slight damage to fuel filter, not leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,421 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 77,392 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers on permanently (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre split in tread

steering damper bush worn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,013 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,383 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,498 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,062 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 64,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,887 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 57,887 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,859 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,625 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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X945 LBE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X945 LBE, 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 X945 LBE registered?

X945 LBE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X945 LBE shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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