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X773 LBV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

71,510 mi
Last recorded71,510 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX773 LBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,510 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 71,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,930 miles

Coolant leak Cap/bottle ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective And mechanism (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 67,101 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 65,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,513 miles

Signs of old diesel leak from cylinder head but ok now

Signs of old leak from master cylinder but dry now.

Pass 14 May 2019 23,595 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 57,191 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,759 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 54,727 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

prop joint ex. worn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,665 miles

front diff seal leaking

Fail 8 Jul 2014 45,405 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

washers not 100%

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,405 miles

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

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

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

washers not 100%

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,283 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 43,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 40,862 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,862 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,325 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 38,310 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 34,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres are beginning to perish/crack

Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres are beginning to perish/crack

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,046 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 30,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,519 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 27,519 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,344 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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X773 LBV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X773 LBV, 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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X773 LBV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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