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X297 TCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,311 mi
Last recorded90,311 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 TCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 90,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 3 May 2016 90,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,027 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,027 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,820 miles

NEAR SIDE TYRE CRACKED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 79,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEAR SIDE TYRE CRACKED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 74,623 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CRACKED AND N/S/R TYRE CRACKED

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

STEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,623 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CRACKED AND N/S/R TYRE CRACKED

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

STEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH

Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,917 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,917 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,795 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,795 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,335 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,335 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 50,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,495 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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X297 TCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X297 TCC, 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 X297 TCC registered?

X297 TCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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