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X983 SJO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,508 mi
Last recorded76,508 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 SJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 76,508 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 75,631 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 75,141 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,529 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 73,043 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,788 miles

Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 70,669 miles

steering slightly rough

Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 69,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,270 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 68,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail next to steering damper (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working stuck on (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering slightly stiff

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,912 miles

Nearside Front door glass broken

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,116 miles

Offside front swivel ball housing seal slightly leaking grease

Fail 15 Dec 2014 61,116 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front swivel ball housing seal slightly leaking grease

Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,585 miles

center exhaust pipe is corroding slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2013 58,585 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

center exhaust pipe is corroding slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,837 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

o/s/f brake binding slightly

smell of diesel no leaks found

Pass 30 Dec 2011 52,929 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 52,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,225 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,882 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

nsf wing mirror damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,089 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,299 miles

nsf mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,975 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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X983 SJO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X983 SJO, 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 X983 SJO?

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What year was X983 SJO registered?

X983 SJO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X983 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X983 SJO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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