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X507 KDS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,921 mi
Last recorded127,921 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX507 KDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 127,921 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear chassis ladder where A frame for back axle mounts corrode and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount outer collar corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all chassis covered in thick underseal making difficult to fully inspect chassis

both front swivels slight leak from seals

minor oil leak engine and gear box

Pass 24 Nov 2022 127,634 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front swivels slight weep

chassis covered in thick underseal

Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,329 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member rear of body one of 4 mounting points corroded off side rear body still secure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front swivels slight weep

oil leak engine

Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,729 miles

slight leak on both front swivel hubs

Pass 29 Oct 2019 125,805 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly pulls slightly to o/s (1.2.1 (c))

o/s/r outrigger corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 124,421 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,291 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 123,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 121,815 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 121,809 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight fuel leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 120,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight fuel leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 118,344 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,294 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 116,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,358 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 106,567 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f hubs slight leakage

n/s/r outer door handle damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2010 97,552 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 90,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 85,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 66,524 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 66,131 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

underside of car covered in mud

Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,043 miles

FRONT AXLE BUSH REAR O/S PERRISHED

Fail 6 Jul 2006 47,043 miles

FRONT AXLE BUSH REAR O/S PERRISHED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X507 KDS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X507 KDS, 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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X507 KDS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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