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X986 CYB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,820 mi
Last recorded136,820 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 CYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 136,820 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 136,650 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 129,747 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 129,745 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 126,052 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 126,052 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,166 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 120,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch & coolant are low

Reverse light not working

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,728 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 113,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 108,001 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,319 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 95,483 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 95,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 88,989 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 84,307 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,724 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,928 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,741 miles

drop arm boot split

Fail 7 Dec 2011 67,741 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

drop arm boot split

Pass 8 Dec 2010 64,573 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,057 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,148 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 57,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,837 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 48,327 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 48,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2005 43,995 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 43,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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X986 CYB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X986 CYB, 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 X986 CYB?

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What year was X986 CYB registered?

X986 CYB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X986 CYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X986 CYB shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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