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X852 RDX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,026 mi
Last recorded104,026 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX852 RDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 104,026 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 104,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 102,945 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,922 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,293 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 134,703 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 134,703 miles

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 121,858 miles

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

oil leak from o/s/f hub. rear diff stabilizer bar bush worn

Fail 7 Oct 2011 121,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

oil leak from o/s/f hub. rear diff stabilizer bar bush worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,929 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 106,969 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r mud flap missing

slight leak front front diff

Fail 17 Nov 2008 106,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust corroded

o/s/r mud flap missing

slight leak front front diff

Pass 27 Nov 2007 104,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 96,106 miles

handbrake travel

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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X852 RDX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X852 RDX, 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 X852 RDX registered?

X852 RDX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X852 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X852 RDX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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