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X504 JOH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,080 mi
Last recorded76,080 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX504 JOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,080 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,448 miles

minor corrosion on all visable brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,391 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,062 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 39,062 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,955 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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X504 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X504 JOH, 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 X504 JOH?

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What year was X504 JOH registered?

X504 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is X504 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X504 JOH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X504 JOH have outstanding finance?

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