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X229 AFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

17,592 mi
Last recorded17,592 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 AFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 17,592 miles

Nearside Front swivel ball weeping slightly

Offside Front swivel ball weeping slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2026 17,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel ball weeping slightly

Offside Front swivel ball weeping slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2025 17,162 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 15,891 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 15,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 15,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 14,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 14,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 13,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 12,867 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 12,179 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 11,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 11,071 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 10,631 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 99,140 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 9,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 8,774 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 8,045 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 7,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 6,453 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 5,783 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 4,824 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 4,052 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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X229 AFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 X229 AFO, 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 X229 AFO registered?

X229 AFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X229 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X229 AFO shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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