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X808 FAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,652 mi
Last recorded142,652 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX808 FAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 142,652 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 141,755 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 139,203 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 137,380 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 137,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2022 136,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and hub seal is leaking (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 136,456 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached rear joint badly worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and hub seal is leaking (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 130,638 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer not fitted correctly

Fail 3 Jan 2020 130,638 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

rear silencer box not fitting correcly

Pass 27 Nov 2018 124,947 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 123,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 121,865 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,790 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 118,617 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/f tractor joint seal weeping

Fail 29 Nov 2013 116,636 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

slight leak from n/s tractorjoint seal

Pass 29 Nov 2013 116,636 miles

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

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

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

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

slight leak from n/s tractorjoint seal

Pass 3 Dec 2012 11,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 111,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 103,813 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 93,488 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 89,037 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 82,548 miles

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 5 Nov 2007 75,268 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 66,485 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 58,413 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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X808 FAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X808 FAW, 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

How do I check the history of X808 FAW?

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What year was X808 FAW registered?

X808 FAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X808 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X808 FAW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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