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X958 JKE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,412 mi
Last recorded138,412 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX958 JKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,412 miles

Rear outrigger slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 132,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 122,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 118,502 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 118,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 112,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 106,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,089 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,322 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 82,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,257 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,212 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 71,137 miles

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

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,786 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,002 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,024 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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X958 JKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X958 JKE, 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 X958 JKE registered?

X958 JKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X958 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X958 JKE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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