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X832 FAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,536 mi
Last recorded108,536 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX832 FAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,536 miles

ALL brake pipes are rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 102,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,812 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 88,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,558 miles

slight play in n/s/f hub

Fail 9 Mar 2011 83,558 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,165 miles

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

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

front and rear prop joints have slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2009 74,548 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,581 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 69,576 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 65,419 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 65,419 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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X832 FAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X832 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 X832 FAW?

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What year was X832 FAW registered?

X832 FAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X832 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X832 FAW shows 15 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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