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X798 SGF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,558 mi
Last recorded134,558 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 SGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 134,558 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 129,708 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front swivel joint damp

Offside Front swivel joint damp

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 129,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front stabiliser chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded stabaliser bracket holed (2.4.A.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front swivel joint damp

Offside Front swivel joint damp

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 129,491 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis outriggers both sides adjacent to spanner arm rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chasis/crossmember by A frame arm/rear upper shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing Drag link end pinch bolt missing (2.2.C.1g)

All tyres perished

Both sidesteps and mountings heavily corroded

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer belts (5.2.2a)

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

No clutch pedal rubber

Oil leak Engine and front swivel hubs ()

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer belts (5.2.2a)

Rear body crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 125,805 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leaks from both front swivels

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both outer (5.2.2a)

Slight noise from OS front hub and NS rear hub

Pass 4 Nov 2015 121,584 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 115,002 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 115,002 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 112,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 105,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,863 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,489 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,913 miles

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

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

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

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

steering box slightly damp

Fail 14 Jan 2008 63,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

steering box slightly damp

Pass 13 Jan 2007 57,830 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 57,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,441 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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X798 SGF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X798 SGF, 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 X798 SGF registered?

X798 SGF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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