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X371 TCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,418 mi
Last recorded88,418 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX371 TCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,418 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,437 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,011 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 50,293 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 40,227 miles

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

nearside front tyre - outer sidewall damaged

Fail 4 May 2010 40,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre - outer sidewall damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2009 31,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,540 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 27,486 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,486 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,179 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 24,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,651 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 19,651 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X371 TCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X371 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 X371 TCC registered?

X371 TCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X371 TCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X371 TCC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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