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X827 GRV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,938 mi
Last recorded172,938 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX827 GRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 172,938 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bodymount bracket at outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all repairs seam sealed

Fail 15 May 2026 172,938 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger floor/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead-engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers floor /bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bodymount bracket at outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose in threads (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bodymount bracket at outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 172,917 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head pedal box area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached rear link arm loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

oil / coolant around steering box

Pass 4 Apr 2025 169,080 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Apr 2025 169,080 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 158,084 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 158,077 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play offside ( drop arm joint ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 147,006 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 136,596 miles

Coolant leak

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 130,088 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 130,088 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 126,086 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 126,085 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat box bolts missing (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear hocky (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat box bolts missing (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear hockey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 120,980 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 120,237 miles

Both front trailing arm rear most bushes perishing

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Horn not very noisy

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NS engine mount (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 120,237 miles

Both front trailing arm rear most bushes perishing

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Horn not very noisy

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NS engine mount (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 115,503 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 115,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis, by cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,634 miles

rear crossmember corroded

steering dampener rubber bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 26 May 2016 112,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear crossmember corroded

steering dampener rubber bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 21 May 2015 107,980 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,180 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,087 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,682 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,790 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 68,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 57,733 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,617 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,067 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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X827 GRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X827 GRV, 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 X827 GRV registered?

X827 GRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X827 GRV shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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