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X443 DTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX443 DTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,560 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 79,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center connecting pipe seam joint (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering locking device insecure tie bar (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,902 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,771 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,296 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,457 miles

slight exhaust blow from crack in rear exhaust joint

Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,123 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 69,123 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,831 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,055 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,716 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 39,416 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

rear axle pinion seal leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2005 39,416 miles

rear axle pinion seal leaking

front brake pads getting low

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

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

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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X443 DTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X443 DTA, 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 X443 DTA?

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What year was X443 DTA registered?

X443 DTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X443 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X443 DTA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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