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X761 BNT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

62,754 mi
Last recorded62,754 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 BNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 62,754 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 62,506 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 62,489 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis by tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis by tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,744 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 61,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 61,226 miles

n/s & o/s chassis slight corrosion starting

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,769 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

corrossion started on chassis

Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/f brake pipes corroded

no warning lights on dash time of test

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 60,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/f brake pipes corroded

no warning lights on dash time of test

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,337 miles

n/s & o/s chassis corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash starting

Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,983 miles

n/s & o/s chassis corrosion starting

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,520 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear On Chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 55,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear On Chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 52,994 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,685 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear x mamber outer outrigger corroded and holed n/s

Slight cxorrosion n/s front outrigger

Fail 28 Sep 2013 50,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear x mamber outer outrigger corroded and holed n/s

Slight cxorrosion n/s front outrigger

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,393 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,270 miles

Rear brake discs slighty rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,548 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,711 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 41,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 39,660 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 33,492 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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X761 BNT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 X761 BNT, 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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X761 BNT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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