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X709 DNT

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,566 mi
Last recorded28,566 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 DNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 28,566 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 28,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 26,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 25,846 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 25,348 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 25,020 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,348 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,388 miles

Oil Leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 22,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 21,844 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 21,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,349 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 20,745 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,626 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 18,179 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,273 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,989 miles

fuel filler pipe kinked

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,587 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 8,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 6,814 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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X709 DNT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X709 DNT, 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 X709 DNT?

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What year was X709 DNT registered?

X709 DNT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X709 DNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X709 DNT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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