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X329 CFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,090 mi
Last recorded99,090 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX329 CFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 99,090 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 98,483 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 98,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling on coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 97,503 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 97,499 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS&OS (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 97,360 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 97,355 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play most front, marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,125 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 96,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 91,742 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 29 May 2019 84,443 miles

Offside Front Outer rigger corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 28 May 2019 84,443 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer rigger corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 17 May 2018 79,948 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bushes, N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 79,941 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bushes, N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 74,594 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 74,560 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 68,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2016 68,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt by steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 62,680 miles

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

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

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

both front swivel joints slight weepage of oil

nsr brake pipe across axel mishaped

rear propshaft has some play in UJ

Pass 28 May 2014 57,879 miles

nearside front seatbelt stalk outer casing damaged

nearside headlamp image poor

offside front body mount corroded

Fail 24 May 2014 57,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front seatbelt stalk outer casing damaged

nearside headlamp image poor

offside front body mount corroded

steering damper bushing heavily worn

Pass 20 Oct 2006 469,324 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 42,839 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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X329 CFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X329 CFO, 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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X329 CFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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