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X849 XAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,661 mi
Last recorded60,661 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,661 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,192 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 52,192 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,257 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 44,257 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,968 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,357 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,529 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 23,104 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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X849 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X849 XAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X849 XAF registered?

X849 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X849 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X849 XAF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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