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X631 GGJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,095 mi
Last recorded142,095 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX631 GGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 142,095 miles

All (4) tyres are dry, perished and cracked

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 142,095 miles

All (4) tyres are dry, perished and cracked

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 137,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 134,317 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 134,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 134,288 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 134,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 134,271 miles

Both front wipers are split at ends

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 128,985 miles

drivers seat buckle cover broken / still works

Fail 19 Jun 2015 128,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

centre exhaust mounting broken / corroded through

drivers seat buckle cover broken / still works

Pass 29 May 2014 121,426 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 27 May 2014 121,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 30 May 2013 114,862 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 114,862 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,640 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 110,638 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

oil leak/s from engine and front swivel hubs

slight lift in steering drop arm balljoint

surface corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

Pass 7 Feb 2012 105,538 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 97,140 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in rear shock bushes

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to front spring top turretts

Fail 7 Feb 2011 97,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in rear shock bushes

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to front spring top turretts

Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,431 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside headlamp grill loose

slight runout on brakes

Pass 18 Nov 2008 89,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 86,456 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 79,066 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2006 79,066 miles

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2005 70,891 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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X631 GGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X631 GGJ, 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 X631 GGJ registered?

X631 GGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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