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X854 RDX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,607 mi
Last recorded157,607 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX854 RDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 157,607 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 157,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 155,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 155,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 154,727 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Dec 2016 154,699 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember area ( by tow bar mounting plate ) (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember area ( by tow bar mounting plate ) (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate obscured roof access ladder (6.3.1d)

Front number plate damaged

nearside front steering swivel ball seal leaking and ball corroded ( front axle )

nearside rear body outrigger corroded

offside front steering swivel ball seal slight leak ( front axle )

Pass 5 Jan 2016 152,050 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 152,040 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom C pillar area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom C pillar area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body near pedal box area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 146,906 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 6 Dec 2013 136,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 128,848 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 128,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 118,370 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 118,370 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 107,545 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 98,069 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 861,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 742,547 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 63,932 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,570 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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X854 RDX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X854 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.

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What year was X854 RDX registered?

X854 RDX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X854 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X854 RDX shows 20 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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