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X331 CFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

73,292 mi
Last recorded73,292 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 CFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 73,292 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 73,292 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,891 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 70,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 65,444 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,301 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 61,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,808 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 59,806 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,143 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 55,699 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 55,695 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 55,056 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,094 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,644 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 52,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,971 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear of front prop has some play

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,552 miles

rear of front prop has some play

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,439 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 37,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,366 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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X331 CFO 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 70.4%.

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 X331 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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What year was X331 CFO registered?

X331 CFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X331 CFO safe to buy?

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