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X743 RCS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,443 mi
Last recorded172,443 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 RCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 172,443 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 170,280 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 163,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from swivel joint housing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 163,713 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

oil leak from swivel joint housing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 143,051 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 143,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 134,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 134,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 124,078 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

Fail 23 Mar 2009 124,075 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

Pass 13 Sep 2007 95,529 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 95,529 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 78,528 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Nov 2005 69,335 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 69,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X743 RCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X743 RCS, 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 X743 RCS registered?

X743 RCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X743 RCS safe to buy?

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