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X585 MAK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,379 mi
Last recorded155,379 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX585 MAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 155,379 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 150,299 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

powered steering noisey

Fail 28 Dec 2012 150,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

powered steering noisey

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 24 Dec 2011 134,611 miles

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

nearside front tyre only just legal

Pass 4 Dec 2010 122,336 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 122,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 112,439 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 112,439 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 106,874 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 93,131 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

coolant low

drag link end boot split

front number plate in poor condition

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 27 Feb 2008 93,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

coolant low

drag link end boot split

front number plate in poor condition

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 13 Sep 2006 70,981 miles

drop arm boot split

front discs and pads well worn

Fail 11 Sep 2006 70,981 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

drop arm boot split

rear shocker bushes in poor condition

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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X585 MAK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X585 MAK, 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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What year was X585 MAK registered?

X585 MAK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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