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X808 GKL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,792 mi
Last recorded115,792 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX808 GKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 115,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front diff oil seal leaking

Oil leak front diff pinion seal ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 115,202 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 115,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 114,381 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 114,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,810 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 110,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 104,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 30 Sep 2011 97,266 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 97,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s rear brake disc pitted

two font brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 847,046 miles

two front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 84,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

two front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,411 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 63,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,970 miles

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

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

tailblade torn

Pass 12 Aug 2006 44,806 miles

oil leak at front diff area

Pass 14 Nov 2005 40,878 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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X808 GKL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X808 GKL, 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 X808 GKL registered?

X808 GKL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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