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X288 BDY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,577 mi
Last recorded89,577 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 BDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2015 89,577 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty hazards inoperative (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip and main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box has a major fluid leak (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid low

nearside draglink end boot perished

tow ball not fitted at time of test

wipers worn

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,186 miles

genrall underbody corroision

Fail 26 Jul 2013 78,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

genrall underbody corroision

Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,762 miles

O/s front seat belt shroud missing

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 76,762 miles

O/s front seat belt shroud missing

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 747,128 miles

N/s front seatbelt cowling missing

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2011 747,128 miles

N/s front seatbelt cowling missing

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,583 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,651 miles

front radius arm bushes are going soft, rear tie bar bushes are delaminating

headlamp bezels are corroded, both sides

park brake lever has long travel

rear cross chassis body mount is rusty

slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint, slight play in rear axle upper A frame bushes

slight play in steering coupling shaft U joint

stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2009 64,651 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front radius arm bushes are going soft, rear tie bar bushes are delaminating

headlamp bezels are corroded, both sides

park brake lever has long travel

rear cross chassis body mount is rusty

slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint, slight play in rear axle upper A frame bushes

slight play in steering coupling shaft U joint

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2008 57,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 44,172 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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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X288 BDY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X288 BDY, 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 X288 BDY registered?

X288 BDY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X288 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X288 BDY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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