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X836 FCR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,799 mi
Last recorded169,799 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 169,799 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 165,965 miles

Both rear shocks lower bushes mounting plate corroded.

Front both front swivel pin housings seeping oil

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 160,883 miles

Front both front swivel pin housings seeping oil

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 154,325 miles

Both front swivel joint housings seeping oil

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 150,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 148,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 144,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 140,183 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 137,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 134,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 130,919 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 130,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both side of front chassis and suspesion mountings

corrosion to offside front chassis at engine mounting

general corrosion to chassis and mounting points

Pass 16 Sep 2013 126,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,081 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 172,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 114,599 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 112,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 111,160 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 111,160 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 107,879 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 10,787 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 99,303 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 89,549 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 77,512 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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X836 FCR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X836 FCR, 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

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What year was X836 FCR registered?

X836 FCR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X836 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X836 FCR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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