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X474 FGM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,737 mi
Last recorded94,737 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 FGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 94,737 miles

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 94,108 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test front centre ()

Fail 28 Jan 2025 94,107 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2024 92,951 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 92,948 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 91,423 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,227 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms both sides rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,768 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,800 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,101 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both frayed at base (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 85,101 miles

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

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both frayed at base (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,098 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brakes passed mot but could be better

Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,128 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Offside Front hub slightly worn

seat belts slightly frayed at base

slight wear in o/s front track rod end

Fail 16 Jan 2017 79,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Offside Front hub slightly worn

seat belts slightly frayed at base

slight wear in o/s front track rod end

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,032 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 74,217 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 74,217 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,231 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 70,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,553 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 66,553 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 55,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear in steering damper bush

Fail 26 Aug 2008 49,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear in steering damper bush

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,691 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,177 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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X474 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X474 FGM, 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 X474 FGM registered?

X474 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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