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X863 KCE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,838 mi
Last recorded65,838 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX863 KCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,838 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 65,838 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 63,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 63,677 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,892 miles

Offside Front swivel ball leaking

front prop shaft rear most UJ has slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2019 61,892 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel ball leaking

front prop shaft rear most UJ has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,173 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 57,933 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 54,549 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 47,318 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,951 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 44,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,943 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,259 miles

nearside front tyre innerside wall starting to crack.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,879 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,633 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 25,075 miles

small stone chip windscreen

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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X863 KCE 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 76.5%.

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 X863 KCE, 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

How do I check the history of X863 KCE?

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What year was X863 KCE registered?

X863 KCE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X863 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X863 KCE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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