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X698 DNH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

901,587 mi
Last recorded901,587 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 DNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 901,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,456 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 88,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,885 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,755 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,315 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 78,311 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 68,768 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 60,890 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 52,735 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 45,805 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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X698 DNH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X698 DNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X698 DNH?

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What year was X698 DNH registered?

X698 DNH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X698 DNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X698 DNH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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