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X269 KDS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,938 mi
Last recorded171,938 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX269 KDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 171,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 163,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 145,890 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 145,890 miles

Towbar attachment insecure wire block (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 145,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 145,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 144,798 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 142,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS OUT RIGGER CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS OUT RIGGER CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 142,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST ADRIFT & BLOWING (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play STEERING DROP ARM BALL EXCESSIVE LIFT (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure O/S HEAD LAMP INSECURE (1.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL BRAKE PIPE ON O/S HUB CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL BRAKE PIPE ON REAR AXLE TO O/S WHEEL CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CORRODED NEAR N/S & O/S TOW BAR MOUNTINGS (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS OUT RIGGER CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS OUT RIGGER CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 139,414 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 139,414 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 136,083 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 136,083 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 125,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroding/worn.

offside front,offside rear,nearside front,and nearside rear body attachment points corroded.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 125,214 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroding/worn.

offside front,offside rear,nearside front,and nearside rear body attachment points corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 115,067 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 115,066 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,658 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 26 Feb 2010 105,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 97,696 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,424 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 88,422 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 69,822 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 69,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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X269 KDS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X269 KDS, 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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X269 KDS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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