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X349 OSA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,017 mi
Last recorded170,017 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX349 OSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 170,017 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced steering mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced towbar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged all (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 165,152 miles

Coil spring corroded all slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis slightly corroded - not prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis generally corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 165,152 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis slightly corroded - not prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis generally corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 154,869 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 154,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached above outrigger (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2018 147,123 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2017 129,883 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Front prop rear UJ (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Bulkhead rusted and holed but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 129,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body crossmember repair needs to be seem totally seem welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Front prop rear UJ (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Bulkhead rusted and holed but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 117,522 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front swivel housing has a slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front swivel housing has a slight oil leak

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 98,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,570 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 93,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,977 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 82,854 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 73,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,512 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,321 miles

All tyres have a degree on cracking on tread surfaces

Cam cover gasket is leaking oil

Coolant leaking at hose;chafed through on engine mounting

Front No.plate is deteriorating between lamination

Intercooler is bent and splitting

Rear propshaft rear universal joint has movement/wear

Pass 27 Aug 2007 62,818 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,774 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 56,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak from rear of cam cover gasket

rear propshaft rear universal joint excessively worn

Pass 8 Aug 2005 51,764 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 51,764 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

front wipers spindle slightly worn

gearbox first motion seal slight leak

rocker cover leaking

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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X349 OSA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X349 OSA, 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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X349 OSA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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