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X39 BCA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,293 mi
Last recorded84,293 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX39 BCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 84,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (Shock absorber top mount) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Coolant level low

Engine and transmission have slight oil leaks

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

Nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front hubs have a slight weep of grease

Slight play in steering linkage joints

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,013 miles

Coolant leak

Engine and transmission have slight oil leaks

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside of chassis showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside of chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,616 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pipes heavily wax oiled preventing full inspection

near side and off side front steering balls have a slight weep of oil from a seal

near side and off side inner chassis rails corroding near to rear tie arm points

near side rear outer chassis starting to corrode to the rear of the tie arm mounting point

no. plate light has part of its light sorce not working but still iluminates the plate

Fail 12 Jan 2015 73,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pipes heavily wax oiled preventing full inspection

near side and off side front steering balls have a slight weep of oil from a seal

near side and off side inner chassis rails corroding near to rear tie arm points

near side rear outer chassis starting to corrode to the rear of the tie arm mounting point

no. plate light has part of its light sorce not working but still iluminates the plate

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,144 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)

exhaust flanges deteriorating.

near side front and off side front brake pipes corroding.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 69,144 miles

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

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)

exhaust flanges deteriorating.

near side front and off side front brake pipes corroding.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,461 miles

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

off side front and near side front brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2013 64,461 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

off side front and near side front brake pipes corroding

off side front inner wing/body mount shows sighns of being insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,057 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,487 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 52,771 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,421 miles

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

n/s/f headlight glass cracked

o/s/f hub damp

Fail 17 Dec 2008 51,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f headlight glass cracked

o/s/f hub damp

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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X39 BCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 X39 BCA, 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 X39 BCA registered?

X39 BCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X39 BCA safe to buy?

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