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X36 GRV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,487 mi
Last recorded107,487 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX36 GRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 107,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front swivel hub has a leak

Pass 9 Aug 2024 107,370 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 106,485 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 106,277 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 105,999 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 104,904 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,967 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 103,958 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,857 miles

corrosion to n/s/f chassis rail front wheel arch

corrosion to top upper coil spring mountings

dampness to steering shock

Pass 1 Mar 2017 100,456 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,289 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 98,285 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 96,200 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 96,200 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 93,567 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 93,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2012 90,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

front and rear springs corroded

front number plate damaged

front suspension turrets corroded

movement in drag link ends

Pass 25 Nov 2011 89,313 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 86,580 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust hanger brackets rusty & weak

front chassis corroded

headlamp beam images poor

o/s front tyre perishing/low on tread`

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes have movement

rear brake pipes rusty

rear chassis rails rusty

rear differential leaking

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2010 86,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

exhaust hanger brackets rusty & weak

front chassis corroded

headlamp beam images poor

o/s front tyre perishing/low on tread`

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes have movement

rear brake pipes rusty

rear chassis rails rusty

rear differential leaking

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2009 81,067 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,665 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,330 miles

all advisory still apply from vt32 No. 621937847223

Fail 4 Sep 2007 69,329 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 60,757 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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X36 GRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X36 GRV, 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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How do I check the history of X36 GRV?

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What year was X36 GRV registered?

X36 GRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X36 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X36 GRV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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