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X992 AMO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

136,616 mi
Last recorded136,616 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

RegistrationX992 AMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 136,616 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f-r @ axle union (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tracta seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tracta seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

centre console loose

Fail 29 Nov 2025 136,614 miles

Central Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt @ rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear tie rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

centre console loose

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f-r @ axle union (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tracta seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tracta seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 132,842 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 132,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,081 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both fronts leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 128,050 miles

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

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

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 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 128,050 miles

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

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front axle brake reaction arm rubbers perishing

both front hub swivel seals slight leak

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2021 125,268 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front steering box arm ball joint that connects to cross arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front axle brake reaction arm rubbers perishing

both front hub swivel seals slight leak

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,154 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive swivel sill n/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2019 107,118 miles

N/S/F Outer Hub Seal Slightly Leaking

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 104,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 104,804 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,875 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 99,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

coolant level low

right hand rear side facing seatbelt locking mechanisum casing damaged but seatbelt can still function as intended

Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,391 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

coolant level low

right hand rear side facing seatbelt locking mechanisum casing damaged but seatbelt can still function as intended

Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,932 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 96,932 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear seatbelt catch casing missing

Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,020 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 82,897 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 82,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,211 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,398 miles

Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/ step corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,724 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 43,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 37,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,798 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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X992 AMO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 X992 AMO, 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 X992 AMO registered?

X992 AMO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X992 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X992 AMO shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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