MOT Status
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21,245 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front tyres over 10 years old
both rear tyres cracking/perishing
both rear tyres over 10 years old
chip to windscreen
front crossmember corroded
n/s front tyre cracking/perishing
rear crossmember corroded
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
both front tyres over 10 years old
both rear tyres cracking/perishing
both rear tyres over 10 years old
chip to windscreen
coolant level low
front crossmember corroded
n/s front tyre cracking/perishing
oil leaks
rear crossmember corroded
signs of coolant leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
A frame ball joint gaitor is split
Both near side and offside front radius arm bushes showing signs of wear
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear diff pinion seal leaking
rear cross member is corroded around tow bar fixings
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
A frame ball joint gaitor is split
Both near side and offside front radius arm bushes showing signs of wear
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passenger door mirror slightly insecure on hinge
Rear diff pinion seal leaking
rear cross member is corroded around tow bar fixings
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
emissions naer to max limit for turbo charged engine
rear no plate starting to delaminate
Front number plate very poor
both head lamp bezels are in very rusty. Could cause head lamps to become insecure in becomes any worse
Front number plate very poor
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both head lamp bezels are in very rusty. Could cause head lamps to become insecure in becomes any worse
Drop arm ball joint has slight play
o/s/f tyre has nail in centre of tread
wiper blades split on ends
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X243 DTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 X243 DTA, 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 X243 DTA registered?
X243 DTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.
Is X243 DTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for X243 DTA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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