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X42 BCS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

250,304 mi
Last recorded250,304 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 BCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 250,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 250,291 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 225,948 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 216,534 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 212,506 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 212,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis leg in two places (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 206,846 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 206,846 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2014 200,241 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 200,241 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 189,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

main beam light switch slighty insure

Pass 12 Dec 2012 189,914 miles

main beam light switch slighty insure

Fail 10 Nov 2012 189,899 miles

Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 171,525 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 171,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 140,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 119,538 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2008 99,550 miles

front diff leaking oil

Fail 30 Oct 2008 99,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Oct 2007 85,368 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak from front diff oil seal

oil leaks from n/s & o/s/f swivel seals

Fail 19 Oct 2007 85,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak from front diff oil seal

oil leaks from n/s & o/s/f swivel seals

Pass 9 Oct 2006 69,771 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 69,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front hub swivel joint slight 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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X42 BCS 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 56.5%.

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 X42 BCS, 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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X42 BCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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