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X38 PES

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,053 mi
Last recorded100,053 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 PES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 100,053 miles

both rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2011 100,053 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 92,467 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 86,839 miles

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

steering box

Pass 8 Feb 2008 81,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 76,564 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 76,564 miles

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

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

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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X38 PES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X38 PES, 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 X38 PES?

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What year was X38 PES registered?

X38 PES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X38 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for X38 PES shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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