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X79 RBT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,013 mi
Last recorded133,013 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 RBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 133,013 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 130,225 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 130,225 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking ENGINR BAY (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSI LEG MARKED YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNT BRACKET HAS CORRODED OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 129,054 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 128,529 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 128,026 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 128,008 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drivers floor/lower bulkhead area corroded. Control of the vehicle not effected

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all through out vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 117,345 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 117,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out Rig (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2018 109,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,353 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,651 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 86,957 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,571 miles

Floor holed o/s/f

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

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

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

Tinting film applied to front side windows

Pass 23 Jan 2010 66,942 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

play steering damper bottom bush

Fail 20 Jan 2010 66,942 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

play steering damper bottom bush

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,183 miles

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,286 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,345 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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X79 RBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X79 RBT, 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 X79 RBT registered?

X79 RBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X79 RBT safe to buy?

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