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X64 PES

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

83,803 mi
Last recorded83,803 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX64 PES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 83,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 83,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play intermediate arm, bottom of steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 82,267 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 82,265 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,085 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 81,085 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 79,863 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,291 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 78,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow, outrigger. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,422 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 77,313 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,684 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 732,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,620 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 622,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 622,426 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,256 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres are worn on there inner edges.

slight play in the steering

Fail 5 Jul 2012 61,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres are worn on there inner edges.

slight play in the steering

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,602 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,722 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 51,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

advise on slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in rear upper shock bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,437 miles

ADVISE/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM OFFSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL/ NEARSIDE FRONT (FRONT) TRACK RODEND IS WORN/ SLIGHT PLAY IN RAER AXLE TORQUE JOINT.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,819 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 44,819 miles

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

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

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

o/s bulb in no. plate lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,637 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 41,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,864 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 37,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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X64 PES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X64 PES, 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 X64 PES registered?

X64 PES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X64 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for X64 PES shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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