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102,233 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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minimal pay in o/s/f king pin
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel system component leaking Filter housing area (7.2.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis in several places (marked) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis in several places (marked) (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember not welded to top of chassis and poor welds to other areas (6.6.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear uj
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear rear uj
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front prop shaft rear uj worn
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front prop shaft rear uj worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
n/s/r brake binding on slightly
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
n/s/r brake binding on slightly
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front bumper slightly damaged
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front bumper slightly damaged
front propshaft rear hardy spiicer joint worn
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
slight diesel leak at pressure regulator
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering damper busdes worn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X261 XSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 X261 XSC, 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 X261 XSC registered?
X261 XSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 2000.
Is X261 XSC safe to buy?
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