MOT Status
ValidMileage
124,567 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
evidence of coolant leak
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting support next to fuel filter (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
evidence of coolant leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play forward joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front coil spring corroded offside/nearside (2.4.C.1b)
Front os/ns shock turrets corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front tyre splitting in tread and cuts to the cords
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side wiper linkage worn
rear cross member rusty
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side wiper linkage worn
rear cross member rusty
Nearside Rear cross member corroded
Offside Rear cross member corroded
rear cross member starting to rust
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside rear light lens melted
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside rear light lens melted
clutch pedal return spring broken
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
clutch pedal return spring broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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X501 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 X501 PBJ, 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 X501 PBJ registered?
X501 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.
Is X501 PBJ safe to buy?
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