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X764 RBJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,446 mi
Last recorded128,446 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX764 RBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 128,446 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member heavily corroded recommend replaced ASAP!!! towbar ball/bracket not fitted at time of test??? (6.1.6 (i) (i))

recommend wheel arches extended

vehicle has extensive under body corrosion to chassis/components!!!!

Pass 15 Jul 2022 127,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2021 127,883 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2021 127,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2021 127,542 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle rusty

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2020 123,095 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 123,083 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rubber has come off (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,725 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 114,725 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,891 miles

Abs light stays on when car is stationary its goes off soon sets off

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Items in drivers view not obstructing drivers view badly

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 102,890 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Abs light stays on when car is stationary its goes off soon sets off

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Items in drivers view not obstructing drivers view badly

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,888 miles

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 90,882 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,827 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 84,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,893 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,805 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,109 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 78,096 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,687 miles

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

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

brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,698 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,388 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 43,544 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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X764 RBJ 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 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X764 RBJ, 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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X764 RBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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