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X89 SJS

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,292 mi
Last recorded69,292 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX89 SJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,292 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 119,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 183 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 127,398 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 127,395 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 109,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 93,502 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 76,474 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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X89 SJS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X89 SJS, 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 X89 SJS?

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What year was X89 SJS registered?

X89 SJS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X89 SJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X89 SJS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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