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X962 AWS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

133,516 mi
Last recorded133,516 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 AWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 133,516 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 131,531 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front differntial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 128,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play n s and o s sligth wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 127,006 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front WIPER IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL

Fail 24 Sep 2020 125,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component casing not properly attached PANHARD ROD BUSH (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front WIPER IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL

Pass 12 Dec 2019 122,075 miles

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

Nearside SUNVISOR DROPS DOWN-NOT AFFECTING VIEW

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 122,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside SUNVISOR DROPS DOWN-NOT AFFECTING VIEW

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,649 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 117,649 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ON CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ON CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering component deformed STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN OUT (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn KINGPIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 115,498 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 189,812 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 109,285 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silecer box (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Track rod end loose in bar (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,201 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 95,564 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 95,564 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 88,644 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,644 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 82,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 82,840 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,112 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,128 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,375 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 49,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,912 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 36,053 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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X962 AWS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc 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 X962 AWS, 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 X962 AWS registered?

X962 AWS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X962 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X962 AWS 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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