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FGZ 1176

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,833 mi
Last recorded108,833 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 1176
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 108,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 107,448 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,815 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 97,661 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 93,847 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 89,242 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Nov 2016 89,220 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger not welded to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A frame cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end locking devise for nut missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,149 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 87,149 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,667 miles

steering damper bush has free play

Fail 13 Apr 2012 81,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering damper bush has free play

Pass 8 Apr 2011 77,036 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 77,015 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe nut corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,843 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,455 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 55,455 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,105 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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FGZ 1176 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FGZ 1176, 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

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What year was FGZ 1176 registered?

FGZ 1176 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is FGZ 1176 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 1176 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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