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X993 FGW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

123,995 mi
Last recorded123,995 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX993 FGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,995 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 120,532 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 116,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 112,223 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 109,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 104,233 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 100,207 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 95,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 88,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 81,492 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 75,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front steering damper bush has slight play

o/s/f hub seal slightly leaking

Fail 13 May 2016 75,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front steering damper bush has slight play

o/s/f hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 20 May 2014 62,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,022 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 50,848 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,265 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,765 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,215 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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X993 FGW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X993 FGW, 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 X993 FGW?

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What year was X993 FGW registered?

X993 FGW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X993 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X993 FGW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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