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X38 CFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

145,096 mi
Last recorded145,096 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 CFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 145,096 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 142,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 137,619 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 137,618 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 132,856 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 132,852 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 127,340 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 122,009 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 116,589 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,143 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,105 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded especially o/s centre rear

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,447 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,948 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 86,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,034 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 79,034 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,990 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,244 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 64,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

steering damper rubber bushes worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,004 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 58,004 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,252 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 51,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,276 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,288 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,599 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 34,599 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 29,149 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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X38 CFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 X38 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X38 CFO registered?

X38 CFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X38 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X38 CFO shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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