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X534 KPY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,288 mi
Last recorded152,288 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX534 KPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 152,288 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Corrosion to both front spring mountings

Low effort to both rear service brakes

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front prop front bearing cap to coupling slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 152,256 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis and cross member corroded

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 152,239 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneaven

Brake pedal spongy

Drivers seat deteriorated

Fuel tank bracket corroded

Imbalance to rear service brakes lower effort to offside

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear cross member and rear chassis corroded

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 151,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Play in rear prop rear U/J

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear chassis corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Rear prop to diff flange insecure

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 148,440 miles

Both rear top shocker bushes have play in them

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f wheel bearing is slightley noisey

Pass 11 Nov 2013 139,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front shocker upper mountings corroded

play in both propshaft foremost U/Js

rear chassis corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 131,283 miles

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

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

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

dampness around steering box

slight leak ofside front swivel

Pass 16 Nov 2011 120,349 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front swival joint leaking

windscreen washers adequate

Fail 14 Nov 2011 120,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front swival joint leaking

windscreen washers adequate

Pass 24 Nov 2010 109,321 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres cracked around tread

both rear service brakes low effort

brake pedal rubber adequate

rear crossmember very corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,998 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 82,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,521 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f hub swivel leaking

rear brake application slightly uneven - o/s lower effort

Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 42,306 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 42,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X534 KPY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X534 KPY, 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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X534 KPY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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