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X736 PGE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,915 mi
Last recorded103,915 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX736 PGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 103,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,416 miles

Front NSF & OSF SWIVEL HUBS, SLIGHT LEAK

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s and o/s swivel hubs leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2019 98,933 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s and o/s swivel hubs leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,754 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 93,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,296 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,980 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 73,956 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,606 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 70,579 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 65,593 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 631,742 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 631,736 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,198 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 56,762 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,394 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 52,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 173,986 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 156,349 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 156,349 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 135,567 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 117,727 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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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X736 PGE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X736 PGE, 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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X736 PGE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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