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X929 URM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

255,450 mi
Last recorded255,450 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX929 URM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 255,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patch welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 244,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 244,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 235,129 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2017 222,189 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 222,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 209,396 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 208,995 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 197,218 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 182,547 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 182,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 167,274 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 167,274 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 152,600 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 152,600 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 137,502 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 137,499 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 105,694 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 89,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 80,726 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,776 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 60,439 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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X929 URM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X929 URM, 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 X929 URM registered?

X929 URM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X929 URM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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