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X717 POF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,990 mi
Last recorded157,990 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 POF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 157,990 miles

1,pedal anti-slips showing wear. 2, drivers seat squab deteriateing. 3,engine oil/fuel leak. 4,tyres generally getting low and signs of tread deteriation. 5,body work damage o/s lower sill .

Pass 16 Feb 2017 148,381 miles

Oil leak ()

horn tone weak

n/s front steel brake pipes showing signs of deterioration

o/s front drivers door lower trim signs of damage

rear brake pads approaching limit

Fail 15 Feb 2017 148,381 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

horn tone weak

n/s front steel brake pipes showing signs of deterioration

o/s front drivers door lower trim signs of damage

rear brake pads approaching limit

Pass 8 Feb 2016 136,282 miles

bodywork showing signs of deteriation

front swivels misting in oil

Pass 11 Feb 2015 125,019 miles

o/s track rod end dust boot deteriateing/perished

Fail 26 Jan 2015 124,759 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 114,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 104,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 96,648 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 96,390 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 88,063 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 88,063 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 79,358 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,112 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 627,287 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 54,273 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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X717 POF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X717 POF, 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 X717 POF registered?

X717 POF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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