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X97 CFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,915 mi
Last recorded158,915 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 CFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 158,915 miles

Offside Steering box leaking oil steering box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 154,200 miles

Lower chassis repair to land rover

Pass 13 Feb 2023 149,116 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 141,904 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively from transfer box to front diff, u/j play (rear u/j) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 134,466 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by suspension mount. (firm under thumb pressure) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside chassis repair

Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,776 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 126,711 miles

Central Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster worn (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 121,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,232 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis corrosion forward of rear wheel (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 102,343 miles

Centre Rear Gearbox oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Hub sphere oil seal leaking

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 102,282 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Gearbox oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Hub sphere oil seal leaking

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,602 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,634 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,634 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,106 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,567 miles

O/S/F tyre slightly cracikng but not deep enough to see the cords

Rear side lights slightly affected by another operated lights

Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,048 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,649 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 49,945 miles

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

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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X97 CFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X97 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

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What year was X97 CFO registered?

X97 CFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X97 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X97 CFO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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