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X217 FNH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

213,240 mi
Last recorded213,240 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 FNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 213,240 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 203,149 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 191,973 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 178,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

chassie corroded

front hubs damp

Pass 17 Oct 2013 168,343 miles

Advise clutch pedal rubber is missing

Advise rear brake pad are wearing thin

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 164,437 miles

Advise nearside front seatbelt is fraying

Advise nearside rear light guard insecure

Advise off side side step is insecure

Advise offside front seat belt is fraying

Advise trailer socket is insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2011 157,858 miles

Advise front support beam is badly corroded

Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 17 Jun 2010 146,071 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 146,068 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 May 2009 135,486 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 124,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 115,599 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 99,683 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 99,683 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 92,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X217 FNH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X217 FNH, 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 X217 FNH registered?

X217 FNH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X217 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X217 FNH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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