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X681 FEG

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,813 mi
Last recorded124,813 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX681 FEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,813 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 119,662 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs badly worn

horn could be louder

some corrosion to brake pipes

tyres cracked and split

Pass 25 Feb 2015 119,662 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs badly worn

horn could be louder

some corrosion to brake pipes

tyres cracked and split

Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

some corrosion to brake pipes

unable to tell if leaking diesel

Fail 18 Feb 2014 109,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

some corrosion to brake pipes

unable to tell if leaking diesel

Pass 21 Feb 2013 103,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,928 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,459 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,944 miles

STERRING BOX BOTTOM SEAL AS OIL WEEPING FROM IT

SURFACE RUST ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 20 Oct 2005 54,943 miles

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

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

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

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

rear registration plate partly obscured by ladder

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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X681 FEG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X681 FEG, 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 X681 FEG registered?

X681 FEG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X681 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X681 FEG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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