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X812 RDE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,018 mi
Last recorded83,018 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX812 RDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 83,018 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 82,827 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,344 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,780 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 294,604 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 74,605 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 68,783 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 66,437 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 63,601 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,623 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,305 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,610 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,187 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 56,194 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 56,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,841 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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X812 RDE 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 X812 RDE, 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 X812 RDE?

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What year was X812 RDE registered?

X812 RDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is X812 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X812 RDE 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.

Does X812 RDE have outstanding finance?

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