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X895 VSC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,208 mi
Last recorded143,208 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX895 VSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 143,208 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2014 140,047 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 135,313 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 134,796 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 134,796 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 133,535 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 133,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 131,210 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 131,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 124,063 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 124,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 109,619 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 92,513 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 75,519 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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X895 VSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X895 VSC, 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 X895 VSC registered?

X895 VSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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