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X186 XAS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,598 mi
Last recorded106,598 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 XAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 106,598 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,309 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 102,167 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 102,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 99,719 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 95,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 95,554 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,268 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front swivel jointhousings both oil seals leaking

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,940 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,658 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,302 miles

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

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

nearside swivel joint has a slight leak

offside front swivel joint has a slight leak

Fail 22 Jan 2013 80,302 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside swivel joint has a slight leak

offside front swivel joint has a slight leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,903 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,709 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 72,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,649 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 61,274 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 61,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 12 Sep 2007 53,713 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,997 miles

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

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

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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X186 XAS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X186 XAS, 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 X186 XAS registered?

X186 XAS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X186 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X186 XAS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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