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X793 LBV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,631 mi
Last recorded113,631 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX793 LBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 113,631 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,709 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 112,099 miles

fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2022 112,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 105,384 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 93,804 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 92,003 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,565 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,930 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,978 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,763 miles

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

chassie corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,325 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 59,473 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,632 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,008 miles

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

Pass 25 Aug 2007 46,653 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,327 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 43,327 miles

Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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X793 LBV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X793 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X793 LBV registered?

X793 LBV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X793 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X793 LBV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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