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X977 VBK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

358,694 mi
Last recorded358,694 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX977 VBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 358,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 353,767 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 353,739 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps permanent number plate and lamp totally obscured (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 350,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in offside front hub

Fail 12 Nov 2019 350,363 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking box area and pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 12 Nov 2018 334,251 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 334,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 311,468 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 290,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 265,134 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 239,321 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 239,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet not closing properley

Pass 15 Oct 2013 215,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2012 193,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat belt has slight damage

Pass 18 Oct 2011 168,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front hub seal weaping

Pass 5 Oct 2010 145,468 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 145,468 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 122,025 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 107,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,127 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,086 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal antislip missing.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 49,283 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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X977 VBK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X977 VBK, 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 X977 VBK registered?

X977 VBK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X977 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X977 VBK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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