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X529 CSF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,384 mi
Last recorded108,384 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX529 CSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,384 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 100,302 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 90,619 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 90,607 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Dec 2008 83,445 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 83,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 75,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 67,624 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 67,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front windscreen has damage outside swept area, advise new windscreen. †

Pass 22 Dec 2005 58,303 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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X529 CSF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X529 CSF, 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 X529 CSF registered?

X529 CSF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X529 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X529 CSF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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