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X553 FVC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,473 mi
Last recorded58,473 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 FVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 58,473 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 59,981 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 59,981 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,948 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 59,869 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,569 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,937 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 53,935 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,479 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,590 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,302 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,706 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and splitting

Fail 8 Nov 2016 45,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished and splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2015 44,693 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,009 miles

nsf tyre cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2013 43,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,403 miles

Rear side body straps from out rigger to wing panel corroded both sides

Surface crrosion to chassis frame

Trailer electric socket faulty

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,841 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 41,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,816 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 403,889 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,249 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,272 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 332,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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X553 FVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X553 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.

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What year was X553 FVC registered?

X553 FVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X553 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X553 FVC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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