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X513 FVC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,799 mi
Last recorded50,799 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX513 FVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 50,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 60,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,067 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 59,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,313 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,618 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 51,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,449 miles

Offside Front slight leak from swivel hub

oil leak

rear differential slight leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 47,446 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight leak from swivel hub

oil leak

rear differential slight leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,175 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,099 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 398,624 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,958 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 369,580 miles

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

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

Engine has oil leak

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

Offside front hub seal leaking

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,263 miles

off side front hub seal leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,933 miles

o/s/f hub seal slight oil leak

oil leak from engine

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,493 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,908 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 27,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,131 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 25,131 miles

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

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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X513 FVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X513 FVC, 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 X513 FVC registered?

X513 FVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X513 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X513 FVC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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