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X812 FAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,540 mi
Last recorded108,540 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX812 FAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 108,540 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear cross member corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,337 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 104,528 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,840 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,214 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,486 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,569 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,511 miles

corrosion to under body

Fail 21 Oct 2011 82,511 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion to under body

Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,919 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

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

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

STEERING BOX OIL SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 1 Sep 2011 81,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

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

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

STEERING BOX OIL SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 4 Sep 2010 81,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,207 miles

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF GEARBOX

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,368 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 77,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,330 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 69,203 miles

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

oil leak on steering box.

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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X812 FAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X812 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

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What year was X812 FAW registered?

X812 FAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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