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X96 CFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,919 mi
Last recorded44,919 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 CFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 44,919 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 44,362 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 43,547 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,656 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Wing tie bar corroded

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,279 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 41,279 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,940 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,173 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 38,173 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,522 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,071 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 35,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,163 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,013 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 31,013 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,995 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,784 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,246 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 23,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,056 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,742 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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X96 CFO 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 80%.

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 X96 CFO, 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

How do I check the history of X96 CFO?

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What year was X96 CFO registered?

X96 CFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X96 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X96 CFO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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