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X96 SES

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,678 mi
Last recorded182,678 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 SES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 182,678 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 173,587 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 173,327 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings below front foot well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings below front foot well (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 171,242 miles

chassis has corrosion in various places

Pass 17 Nov 2015 170,483 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 170,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to arm mounting (rear) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 168,468 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 165,601 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 159,944 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 149,878 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 140,202 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 140,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 127,656 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 117,725 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 106,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 93,661 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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X96 SES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X96 SES, 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 X96 SES?

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What year was X96 SES registered?

X96 SES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X96 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for X96 SES shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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