MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle rear join to front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat securing bracket snapped. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nsf swivell joint has play and slight leak off oil
Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nsf swivell joint has play and slight leak off oil
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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X901 VSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 X901 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 X901 VSC registered?
X901 VSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 2000.
Is X901 VSC safe to buy?
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