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X385 DAT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,094 mi
Last recorded76,094 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 DAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,094 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 76,094 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 71,578 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 68,399 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 66,794 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 65,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2009 65,278 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 63,793 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 60,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,984 miles

oil leak

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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X385 DAT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X385 DAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X385 DAT?

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What year was X385 DAT registered?

X385 DAT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X385 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X385 DAT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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