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X958 EAP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

152,468 mi
Last recorded152,468 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX958 EAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 152,468 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 152,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 151,872 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 151,035 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 149,397 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 147,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 143,265 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 141,276 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 141,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 136,763 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 129,368 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 123,212 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,818 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 104,398 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 95,634 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 85,795 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,811 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,595 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,463 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,904 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,053 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,197 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 44,533 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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X958 EAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X958 EAP, 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 X958 EAP?

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What year was X958 EAP registered?

X958 EAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X958 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X958 EAP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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