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X986 XCU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,737 mi
Last recorded157,737 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 XCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 157,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 155,412 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 153,705 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 151,996 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 151,987 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 149,416 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 149,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 145,951 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 142,720 miles

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 142,720 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 138,487 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion on front outriggers

middle box exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2011 133,046 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 124,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 117,407 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 111,028 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 106,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 106,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 94,221 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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X986 XCU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X986 XCU, 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 X986 XCU registered?

X986 XCU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X986 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X986 XCU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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