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X948 XCU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,050 mi
Last recorded124,050 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX948 XCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 124,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 124,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 123,143 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 121,476 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 118,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower bulkhead corroded

Offside Rear Brake flexi pipe insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 118,443 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake flexi insecure

both front body fixings excessively corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,189 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 114,181 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 112,697 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 109,404 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 109,393 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,641 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 104,090 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 101,179 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 101,179 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,797 miles

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

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

off side front bump stop missing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 89,105 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 89,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,935 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 82,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,316 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,549 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside font bump stop missing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,182 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,010 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,200 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,227 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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X948 XCU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X948 XCU, 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 X948 XCU registered?

X948 XCU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X948 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X948 XCU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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