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X608 GMJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,194 mi
Last recorded177,194 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 GMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 177,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door split around bottom of lower hinge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 162,718 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load DRIVERS (5.2.4a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 162,715 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint CENTER REAR AXIL (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play AT STEERING BOX (2.2.B.1f)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

COOLANT LOW

FREE PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front TYRE SOFT

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

PLAY IN REAR PROP SHAFT REAR JOINT

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

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

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load DRIVERS (5.2.4a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 139,060 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 139,060 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,946 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 109,946 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front & rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,392 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 63,310 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,540 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,835 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,260 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,497 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,478 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,083 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,320 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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X608 GMJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X608 GMJ, 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 X608 GMJ registered?

X608 GMJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X608 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X608 GMJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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