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X59 DCA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,575 mi
Last recorded79,575 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 DCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,604 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,809 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 73,444 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,134 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,157 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 47,402 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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X59 DCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X59 DCA, 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

How do I check the history of X59 DCA?

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What year was X59 DCA registered?

X59 DCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X59 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X59 DCA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X59 DCA have outstanding finance?

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