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X878 PCW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,127 mi
Last recorded113,127 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 PCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 113,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 109,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 107,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both more so inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 105,792 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

both floors and chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 100,650 miles

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn front prop front joint ()

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm in front of axle (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front and offside front swivel housing seals leaking oil slightly

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis near rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 100,648 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipe above chassis (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn front prop front joint ()

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm in front of axle (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front and offside front swivel housing seals leaking oil slightly

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis near rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 94,217 miles

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

Front front swivel seals weeping

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. rear control arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe along chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 87,509 miles

Slight play at front steering u/j

Slight play in front panard rode ends

Slight play in front steering damper

All chassis have heavy coating of sealant and paint and oil

Both front swivel seal are leaking not on to discs yet

Engine and gearbox have oil leaks

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,900 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,458 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,944 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,964 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,797 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,359 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 66,358 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,436 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,920 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight wear to nearside and offside wiper linkage

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,770 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006
Fail 16 Feb 2006 40,517 miles

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

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

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

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

steel brake pipes corroded

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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X878 PCW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X878 PCW, 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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X878 PCW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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