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X956 HET

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 HET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2022 98,160 miles

Body insecure x3 offside body mounts corroded/unattached out of 5. x3 nearside body mounts corroded/unattached out of 5. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front tie arm mount corroded on the chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross-member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected Nut missing off fixing bolt (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front steps supports rods unattached

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate loose

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 95,760 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 95,756 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near rear trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 95,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning stiff when turning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear chassis (outside) (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear chassis leg (inside) (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside body outrigger corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 94,700 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced offside and nearside front (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play end clamp (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion and nearside rear hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside body outrigger corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 94,700 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced offside and nearside front (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play end clamp (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion and nearside rear hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside body outrigger corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,147 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal slightly damp of Oil

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

Offside Body frame corroded.

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 91,119 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal, damp if oil, but not excessive, ok at time of test

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

Offside Body frame corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,890 miles

Auxilary belts squealing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 77,890 miles

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

Auxilary belts squealing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,647 miles

Clutch pedal Anti slip missing

Offside Front Wiperblade splitting,but still clearing screen

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from Rear Diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 74,647 miles

Clutch pedal Anti slip missing

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

Offside Front Wiperblade splitting,but still clearing screen

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from Rear Diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,380 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 71,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre cracked between the tread, not deep enough to reach the cords or plys at time of test.

Offside rear tyre cracked between the tread, not deep enough to reach the cords or plys at time of test.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 71,324 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Excess play in rear differential

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,640 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in front propshaft back universal joint

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,240 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 62,146 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,829 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel regulator on engine leaking (borderline pass)

steering box leaks from output shaft (borderline pass)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,594 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged but readable at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,364 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 39,049 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 38,863 miles

Centre Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X956 HET is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 X956 HET, 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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X956 HET is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2000.

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