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X774 LBV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

175,986 mi
Last recorded175,986 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX774 LBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 175,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 174,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 170,000 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 169,774 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 169,759 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 168,363 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion Gearbox tunnel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 167,634 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 158,400 miles

bonnet hinge broken, but still secure

Fail 23 Sep 2015 158,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported two rear mountings insecure (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet hinge broken, but still secure

Pass 12 Sep 2014 135,880 miles

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

spare tyre flat?

Fail 12 Sep 2014 135,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

spare tyre flat?

Pass 13 Sep 2013 119,946 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 13 Sep 2013 119,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 105,847 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 105,847 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,424 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 93,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

n/s seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Sep 2009 67,563 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 67,563 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,651 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front center seat belt missing

front inner brake pads low

handbrake travel

n/s/f outer door handle operation

play in lower steering box arm

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,339 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,265 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,170 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 33,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X774 LBV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X774 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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X774 LBV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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