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X669 BCF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

98,168 mi
Last recorded98,168 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 BCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 98,168 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 98,081 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 96,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe broken on back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 95,409 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 93,875 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 91,160 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 89,658 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,446 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 87,439 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings toe bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2017 86,350 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 86,345 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2016 84,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2016 84,733 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe broken (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 81,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 78,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 74,739 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 71,920 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 71,909 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs pitted

Pass 7 May 2010 66,425 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 66,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 56,070 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 56,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,089 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 53,089 miles

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 26 Sep 2007 49,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 38,569 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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X669 BCF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X669 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 X669 BCF registered?

X669 BCF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X669 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X669 BCF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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