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X701 RHD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

187,787 mi
Last recorded187,787 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 RHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 187,787 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 187,783 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 187,773 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 187,773 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded up to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system up to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 187,771 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pit man arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front floor corroded but outside prescribed area's

Pass 13 Nov 2019 187,759 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

passenger front foot well corroded but outside prescribed area's

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 19 Nov 2018 187,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 187,743 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle box and tail pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose front prop shaft, front flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 184,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Nov 2017 184,748 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear cross member (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2016 168,986 miles

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 16 Nov 2015 158,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 150,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 143,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 135,088 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 135,067 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 125,800 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 115,315 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside rear discs slight corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2010 115,292 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

front discs worn

nearside rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2009 107,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,670 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 94,124 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 84,805 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 767,645 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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X701 RHD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 X701 RHD, 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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X701 RHD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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