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X872 TJN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,190 mi
Last recorded186,190 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX872 TJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 186,190 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 184,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 181,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 179,911 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 179,911 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 175,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 172,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 165,421 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 165,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2013 161,677 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 148,901 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 148,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 126,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 112,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 97,656 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 88,105 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 76,389 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 655,042 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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X872 TJN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X872 TJN, 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 X872 TJN registered?

X872 TJN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X872 TJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X872 TJN shows 18 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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