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X797 BFB

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

185,447 mi
Last recorded185,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 BFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 185,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 182,155 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 179,913 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Too much oil in engine

Fail 14 Jun 2023 179,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working correctly on constant with headlamps (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Too much oil in engine

Pass 13 Jun 2022 174,368 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 167,448 miles

All 4 wheels corroding

Engine oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Gearbox oil leak

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 167,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush movement (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both sides catching axle in full lock (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper pin clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

All 4 wheels corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Gearbox oil leak

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

Too much oil in engine

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 160,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 157,883 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension turret starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jun 2019 157,881 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension turret starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2018 149,811 miles

front tyres starting to crack and perish

oil leak from engine

slight leak from o/s/f hub seal

steering damper rubber cracked

transfer box leaking oil

Pass 14 Jul 2017 146,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,673 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front steering drop arm has slight play in ball joint

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres low tread

radiator expanded at top

Pass 27 Feb 2015 145,205 miles

not all brake pipes visible

Fail 23 Feb 2015 145,205 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

not all brake pipes visible

Pass 5 Mar 2014 140,443 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

not all brake pipes visble

steering damper seeping

Pass 10 Dec 2012 130,813 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 130,813 miles

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

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

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

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

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 18 Nov 2011 120,265 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,193 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 107,184 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,307 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 88,301 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 82,486 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 67,367 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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X797 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X797 BFB, 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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What year was X797 BFB registered?

X797 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X797 BFB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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