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Q256ACF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

26,456 mi
Last recorded26,456 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ256ACF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2023 26,456 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits no catalytic converter fitted (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits no catalytic converter fitted (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid drum wet (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front hole in floor near door

Nearside Front tractor joint gaiter split

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below lamp cluster unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tractor joint gaiter split

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below lamp cluster unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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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Q256ACF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 Q256ACF, 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.

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What year was Q256ACF registered?

Q256ACF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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