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X599 DTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,371 mi
Last recorded152,371 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX599 DTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 152,371 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 152,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 149,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 145,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti role bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti role bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 139,954 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,822 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 134,795 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead lower body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened turret area (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength ends of crossmember( mounting rear axle top attachment bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play balljoint on steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened turret area (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 131,165 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center body mount both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 126,514 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 122,441 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 118,520 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 117,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 113,107 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,314 miles

both front seat belts are marked by door catches

front bushes in both front radius arms are starting to deteriorate

front bushes in both front radius arms are strarting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Sep 2010 96,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

both front seat belts are marked by door catches

front bushes in both front radius arms are starting to deteriorate

front bushes in both front radius arms are strarting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,117 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 83,025 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s side runner insecure

unable to open n/s rear door from inside or outside

Fail 22 Sep 2008 75,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s side runner insecure

unable to open n/s rear door from inside or outside

Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,368 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,758 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 47,014 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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X599 DTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X599 DTA, 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 X599 DTA registered?

X599 DTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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