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X79 DDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,651 mi
Last recorded190,651 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 DDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 190,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight cracks it tyre tred

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

Nearside Rear Slight cracks it tyre tred

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

Offside Front Slight cracks it tyre tred

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

Offside Rear Slight cracks it tyre tred

Fail 3 Feb 2016 190,651 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Slight cracks it tyre tred

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

Nearside Rear Slight cracks it tyre tred

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

Offside Front Slight cracks it tyre tred

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

Offside Rear Slight cracks it tyre tred

Pass 4 Feb 2015 188,771 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 186,484 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing eneven on inside edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 186,484 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

o/s/r tyre wearing eneven on inside edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 180,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 180,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 176,495 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 176,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 169,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear in passenger door hinges

Fail 7 Jun 2010 169,961 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear in passenger door hinges

Fail 5 Jun 2009 163,706 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 163,706 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 157,635 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 150,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 135,222 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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X79 DDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X79 DDV, 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 X79 DDV registered?

X79 DDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X79 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X79 DDV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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