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X798 AAY

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

142,891 mi
Last recorded142,891 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 AAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 May 2020 142,891 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 142,187 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting a pillar by dash (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting b pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door shutz (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated where seat is bolted to (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting b pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door shutz (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear door has deteriorated just below door catch and where window meets

all 4 doors have deteriorated at the bottom

Pass 4 Jun 2018 140,777 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower b post (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive c post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed b post (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2018 140,772 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Lower passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed b post (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive c post (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed b post (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive c post (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear body cross member badly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 140,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread worn uneven

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 140,154 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread worn uneven

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 137,821 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 134,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,521 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear hub oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 125,044 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 125,044 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 118,324 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 118,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 106,411 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 106,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 96,040 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 751,010 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,506 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 5 Jun 2009 74,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 67,530 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,229 miles

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

oil leak from rear off transmission brake back plate

Fail 10 Oct 2006 57,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leaking from rear transmission brake back plate

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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X798 AAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X798 AAY, 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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X798 AAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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