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X431 MOE

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,284 mi
Last recorded61,284 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX431 MOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 61,284 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 60,894 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allpipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 60,201 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,624 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 568,637 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,822 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,549 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,549 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,180 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,484 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,167 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,020 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 23,646 miles

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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X431 MOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X431 MOE, 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 X431 MOE registered?

X431 MOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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