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X472 FNT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,543 mi
Last recorded101,543 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 FNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 101,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 100,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight pas leak

Pass 20 Dec 2023 99,757 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,372 miles

various fluid leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,467 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,527 miles

Coolant leak ()

front outriggers corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,357 miles

front outriggers corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 94,353 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front outriggers corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 93,179 miles

slight corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 85,999 miles

slight play in rear shock bushes

Fail 11 Jan 2016 85,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

slight play in rear shock bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,327 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,435 miles

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

both rear tyres side wall perished.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,194 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,657 miles

rear tyre walls cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2010 70,656 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs poor condition

rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

dust cover insecure at droparm ball joint.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,719 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,818 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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X472 FNT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X472 FNT, 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 X472 FNT registered?

X472 FNT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X472 FNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X472 FNT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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