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X908 USG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,685 mi
Last recorded126,685 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 USG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 126,685 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 126,680 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seatbelt anchorage insecure badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 123,472 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

towbar electric socket cover broken off

Fail 26 Feb 2020 123,472 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

towbar electric socket cover broken off

Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four b/discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 118,682 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four b/discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,667 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component At steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 113,631 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking At filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to hose on chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pads contaminated with oil

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component At steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 102,549 miles

Offside Front hub has slight play

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,470 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Offside Front hub has slight play

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,286 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play onsteering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 96,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play onsteering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,362 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 93,357 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s front tyre has a cut in the outer wall

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,410 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake pipe not able to inspect

o/s/f brake pipe not able to inspect

Fail 8 Oct 2010 81,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 77,726 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 77,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,384 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X908 USG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X908 USG, 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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X908 USG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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