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X52 WGR

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,094 mi
Last recorded157,094 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX52 WGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 157,094 miles

Front Prop shaft badly damaged UNIVERSAL JOINT (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged webbing split and weakened (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around tie bar rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around tie bar rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside BONNET SECURING PIN NOT FASTENING

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 157,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 157,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 156,917 miles

Nearside Front shocker casing corroded

Offside Front door latch worn

Offside Rear bump stop missing

both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 156,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure casing corroded (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front shocker casing corroded

Offside Front door latch worn

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 155,992 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear cross members are corroded

chassis corroded

steering leak

Fail 20 Mar 2017 155,934 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Rear cross members are corroded

chassis corroded

steering leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,481 miles

oil level low

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 154,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only propshaft joint worn (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

clutch reservoir cap missing

oil level low

Pass 12 Jan 2015 152,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 150,782 miles

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

nearside front brake backplate insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2014 150,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front brake backplate insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2013 146,602 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 139,439 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 132,346 miles

Handbrake travel could be improved

Nearside front seat belt marked

Slight play in nearside rear hub

Fail 12 May 2010 132,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake travel could be improved

Nearside front seat belt marked

Slight play in nearside rear hub

Pass 12 Mar 2009 126,539 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 120,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 113,759 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2006 96,336 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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X52 WGR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X52 WGR, 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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X52 WGR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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