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X814 BFB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,049 mi
Last recorded161,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX814 BFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 161,049 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 149,321 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s seatbelt stalk slightly damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2016 149,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s seatbelt stalk slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2014 135,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 135,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,843 miles

brake pipes rusty

coolant leak

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low and perished

Fail 26 Mar 2013 125,503 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

brake pipes rusty

coolant leak

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low and perished

Pass 6 Feb 2012 102,274 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2012 101,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear and o/s/f tyres cracking

steering damber bush worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 87,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 87,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,958 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 86,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,446 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,450 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 63,824 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 54,097 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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X814 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X814 BFB, 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 X814 BFB registered?

X814 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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