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X59 FKX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,914 mi
Last recorded101,914 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 FKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 101,914 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear body crossmember corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2025 101,914 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

rear body crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,564 miles

front prop uj slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2023 99,357 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 99,357 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 97,942 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 96,185 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 96,185 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 94,796 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,013 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,494 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,898 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 78,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,178 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,797 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,617 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,655 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,257 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 50,584 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,411 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 45,406 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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X59 FKX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X59 FKX, 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 X59 FKX registered?

X59 FKX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X59 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X59 FKX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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