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X917 LBE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

180,031 mi
Last recorded180,031 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 LBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 180,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 178,192 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 176,217 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 174,059 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 173,041 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 171,617 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 169,792 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 166,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 163,946 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 160,373 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 155,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 150,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 145,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 140,420 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 133,020 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 116,155 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 116,155 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 108,455 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 108,455 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 95,367 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 80,735 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 80,735 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,267 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 78,237 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2005 73,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 73,102 miles

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

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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X917 LBE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X917 LBE, 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 X917 LBE registered?

X917 LBE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X917 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X917 LBE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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