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X387 KBH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

190,411 mi
Last recorded190,411 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX387 KBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 190,411 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine rear crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 190,411 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine rear crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 185,634 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 176,237 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 164,777 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 158,924 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern weak

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 155,695 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 155,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings uj worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 149,628 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 139,607 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 139,503 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 128,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 118,402 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 108,373 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 108,372 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,565 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 101,401 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 95,500 miles

front seat belts damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 83,069 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 76,400 miles

stone chips in windscreen in reminder of swept not over 40mm

Pass 9 Aug 2006 68,890 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 68,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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X387 KBH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 X387 KBH, 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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X387 KBH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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