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X893 OJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,979 mi
Last recorded65,979 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX893 OJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,979 miles

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

coil spring corroded all in parts (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 65,979 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded all in parts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,103 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all in parts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,879 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 19 Sep 2014 61,877 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,873 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 59,871 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,025 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,147 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 52,143 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,607 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 46,607 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,217 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 40,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,738 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 27,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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X893 OJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X893 OJW, 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 X893 OJW registered?

X893 OJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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