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X628 UKS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX628 UKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 97,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 85,057 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 85,057 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger has holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,967 miles

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

Under Body Corrosion

Fail 28 May 2020 77,894 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting *Yellow* (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play *Yellow* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,196 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 75,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) steering idler (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,849 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,550 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,526 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 63,692 miles

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

corrosin to exhaust

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

underseal under vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,692 miles

corrosin to exhaust

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

underseal under vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2013 60,957 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all chassis heavily undersealed

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,908 miles

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

Oil leak

condition of brake pedal rubber

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen effectively

Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,907 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

condition of brake pedal rubber

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,213 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,741 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,537 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,191 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,381 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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X628 UKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 X628 UKS, 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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X628 UKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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