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N9 FXY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

141,961 mi
Last recorded141,961 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 FXY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 141,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 137,534 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 133,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 130,161 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 129,528 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 122,444 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock bushes perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock bushes perished

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

Under side as a heavy covering of under seal

Under side as age related surface rust

Pass 9 Mar 2021 121,000 miles

Age related surface rust to under side

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track end rubber perished

Nearside Rear Lower Shock bush perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock bush perished

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

Pass 7 May 2020 119,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 118,833 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 116,137 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bumper starting to rust

Pass 19 Dec 2015 113,259 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 111,432 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,664 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 110,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 109,170 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 108,046 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 105,745 miles

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

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

offside front swivel houseing leaking oil

Fail 13 Dec 2010 105,745 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine has coolant and oil leak

offside front swivel houseing leaking oil

Pass 24 Apr 2010 100,715 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 92,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 84,284 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 73,723 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,418 miles

fluctuation to front brakes,close to limit.

play to o/s front track rod end, advise attention soon.

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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N9 FXY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N9 FXY, 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 N9 FXY registered?

N9 FXY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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