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RXI 772

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,313 mi
Last recorded117,313 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXI 772
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 117,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 116,835 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 114,180 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 106,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 105,068 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 105,068 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis coroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 102,365 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear chassis coroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 100,000 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 97,422 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 93,588 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,649 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 86,158 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 84,097 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

unable to test rear seat belts, luggage compartment full

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,526 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)

will soon require both front headlamp surrounds

Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,107 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 79,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,067 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,306 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,803 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 63,803 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,832 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,694 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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RXI 772 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RXI 772, 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 RXI 772 registered?

RXI 772 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is RXI 772 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXI 772 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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