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X833 BFB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,773 mi
Last recorded146,773 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX833 BFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 146,773 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 145,829 miles

underside of vehicle heavily rusted

Fail 29 Mar 2019 145,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 142,927 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 142,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 138,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 135,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 135,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 131,678 miles

constant drip of oil from engine

Pass 30 Jul 2014 131,007 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 131,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 130,731 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 126,355 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r door catch stiff

Pass 14 Feb 2012 118,425 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front sphere joint seals leaking

clutch release bearing noisy

Fail 11 Feb 2012 118,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front sphere joint seals leaking

clutch release bearing noisy

Pass 14 Feb 2011 108,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 108,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 99,400 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 99,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

both front axle drive joint spheres leaking slightly

high level stop lamp loose

steering column light and wiper controlls slightly loose

Pass 9 Feb 2009 89,658 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/f

Fail 9 Feb 2009 89,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/f

Pass 6 Feb 2008 78,347 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 78,347 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,099 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,503 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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X833 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X833 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 X833 BFB registered?

X833 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X833 BFB safe to buy?

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