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X495 GKX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,401 mi
Last recorded141,401 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 GKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 141,401 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 141,157 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 140,900 miles

both front hubs leaking

surface corrosion various parts and components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 140,891 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front hubs leaking

surface corrosion various parts and components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 140,418 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 139,236 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 136,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 134,326 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 131,265 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 127,838 miles

washer in poor condition

Oil leak

o/s headlamp reflector in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2006 106,256 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 106,248 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear prop front bolts loose on hanfbrake drum

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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X495 GKX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X495 GKX, 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 X495 GKX registered?

X495 GKX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X495 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X495 GKX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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