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X839 FAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

174,995 mi
Last recorded174,995 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX839 FAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 174,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 170,610 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic shroud damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 170,607 miles

Fuel tank insecure rear lower support bracket excess corrosion, (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member, excess corrosion, n/s/r and generally poor condition throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis excess corrosion at rear end inner face, next to fuel tank, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger at front of rear wheel excess corrosion and panel that it fastens too corroded and 1 of 3 bolts holding it in place (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged mounting bracket corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excess corrosion at rear end of chassis in-between fuel tank mounting bracket, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excess corrosion at rear end of chassis inner face next to fuel tank, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger at front of rear wheel, panel that it bolts to the panel is corroded and only attached by 1 of 3 bolts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 166,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 164,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 162,738 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play T,R.E at front side of wheel, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 160,847 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 159,365 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

both front lower hocky bushes worn poor x4

both front lower shocker bushes worn

Fail 28 Nov 2019 159,355 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger tube (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bush xs (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

both front lower hocky bushes worn poor x4

both front lower shocker bushes worn

Pass 4 Dec 2018 155,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 153,789 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 149,851 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 145,526 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 141,348 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 137,031 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 132,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 128,433 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 128,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 123,265 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 123,260 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 117,471 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 111,075 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 105,027 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 98,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 84,870 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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X839 FAW 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 84%.

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 X839 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.

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What year was X839 FAW registered?

X839 FAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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