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X797 RBJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

186,028 mi
Last recorded186,028 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 RBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 186,028 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 184,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 181,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 181,511 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 24 Sep 2018 179,726 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 178,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 175,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 173,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 169,314 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 164,680 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 161,035 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 158,249 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 148,904 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 144,194 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 144,194 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 137,769 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 125,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 107,719 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 RBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X797 RBJ registered?

X797 RBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X797 RBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X797 RBJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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