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X836 BFB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

143,219 mi
Last recorded143,219 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 BFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2024 143,219 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 136,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 129,083 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 129,083 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,788 miles

Central Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bushes perished not likely to become detached (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front center steering bar has play in ball joint not likely to become detached

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear rear axle mount ball joint cover perished

Central Rear rear seats do not lock in position when pulled for testing

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear shocker lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 123,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision body corroded with a hole in drivers door post within 3 inches of o/s/f seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bushes perished not likely to become detached (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front center steering bar has play in ball joint not likely to become detached

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear rear axle mount ball joint cover perished

Central Rear rear seats do not lock in position when pulled for testing

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear shocker lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,502 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 115,502 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 108,468 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 108,466 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel dripping from engine (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

play in osf swivel bearings

rear body crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

nsr body mount corroded

osr body mount corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 102,451 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

nsr body mount corroded

osr body mount corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,577 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank light misting

Fail 7 Jan 2015 97,486 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nsr under body corrosion

osr underbody corrosion

slight misting on fuel filter

slight misting on fuel tank

Pass 3 Jan 2014 93,135 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 93,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,015 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

misting steering pipe

rear brake pads low

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 88,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

misting steering pipe

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,112 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to varoius brake pipes

Fail 17 Apr 2012 88,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

slight corrosion to varoius brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,167 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear tyres worn low.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,582 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 81,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,026 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 67,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2008 67,966 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 59,627 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,693 miles

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

slight leak on offside hub seal

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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X836 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 X836 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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X836 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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