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X617 ADY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

112,298 mi
Last recorded112,298 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 ADY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 112,298 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 112,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn A FRAME (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 106,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 96,905 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 96,901 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 87,713 miles

ALL DOOR HINGES WORN

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged ALL SEATBELTS (7.1.2 (b) (i))

x member rear chassis corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 87,713 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH SHOCKS (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ALL DOOR HINGES WORN

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged ALL SEATBELTS (7.1.2 (b) (i))

x member rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,074 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,935 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,292 miles

Nearside Front inner edge getting low

Rear Rear tow bar execively corroded in multiple places

Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,292 miles

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front inner edge getting low

Rear Rear tow bar execively corroded in multiple places

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,192 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,190 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AREA (3.1.9)

Offside Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AREA,DRIVERS FOOTWELL (3.1.9)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,345 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 66,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,900 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 63,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,644 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,240 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both o/s tyre walls cracking up

fuel filter corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,240 miles

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

Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both o/s tyre walls cracking up

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,748 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 59,746 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,653 miles

TYRE WALLS POOR CONDITION

Fail 25 Mar 2010 58,652 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,076 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 54,567 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 51,837 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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X617 ADY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 X617 ADY, 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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X617 ADY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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