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X783 YEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

807,103 mi
Last recorded807,103 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 YEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 807,103 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

offside front tyre cut on inside wall

Fail 17 Mar 2016 807,103 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

offside front tyre cut on inside wall

Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,040 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

heavily undersealed on underside

Pass 19 Dec 2005 57,109 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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X783 YEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 X783 YEC, 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 X783 YEC registered?

X783 YEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X783 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X783 YEC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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