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G8 FRU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,718 mi
Last recorded125,718 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 FRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 125,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake line rear ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 117,960 miles

Central Rear Fuel Tank Cradle Corroded

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 108,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 100,285 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre box rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 89,552 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 89,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,275 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,365 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 71,354 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 57,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 55,870 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,329 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,626 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 47,087 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 42,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,605 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,225 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,823 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,467 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 30,467 miles

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

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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G8 FRU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G8 FRU, 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 G8 FRU?

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What year was G8 FRU registered?

G8 FRU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is G8 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 FRU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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