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X652 UTU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

190,308 mi
Last recorded190,308 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX652 UTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 190,308 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure nearside and offside front body mountings excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front hub swivels leaking on limit

Pass 8 Apr 2021 186,800 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2021 186,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2020 182,309 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 182,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis led hole to excess (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Holed at towbar mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis holed at tow bar mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed to excess (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Front ball jiont (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Rear ball jiont (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing Bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pads securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Floor holed under pedal box to excess (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached Steering box arm very slack also lock nut lab loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leek from engine and gear box

Steering box covered in oil

Pass 19 Apr 2019 175,428 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 168,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 160,432 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 160,430 miles

Ball joint has excessive play off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

Pass 16 Apr 2016 155,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 152,990 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s front lower bulkhead corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas

Pass 23 Apr 2013 145,727 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 145,727 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 137,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 137,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

OFF SIDE REAR DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 135,733 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 135,733 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 135,375 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 135,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 133,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 121,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall no cord showing

Pass 22 Mar 2007 106,191 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall also cut in n/s/f tyre wall and part of tread

n/s/r brake binding just passable

rear propshaft u/j has a fair bit of play

Pass 27 Mar 2006 85,829 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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X652 UTU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X652 UTU, 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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X652 UTU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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