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X438 BTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,203 mi
Last recorded105,203 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 BTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 105,203 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,262 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 91,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 91,126 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,780 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 84,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,467 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,278 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 70,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,191 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,642 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering damper mounting bush

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 40,365 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,557 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 27,498 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 27,492 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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X438 BTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X438 BTA, 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

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What year was X438 BTA registered?

X438 BTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X438 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X438 BTA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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