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X628 BCF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,650 mi
Last recorded77,650 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX628 BCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 77,650 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 76,991 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 76,948 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,144 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,435 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 71,632 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,764 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 59,755 miles

Additional braking device contaminated (3.6.I.1)

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leaks from both front swivel housings

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,702 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,814 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,201 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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X628 BCF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X628 BCF, 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 X628 BCF registered?

X628 BCF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X628 BCF safe to buy?

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