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X972 FKK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,627 mi
Last recorded86,627 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 FKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,627 miles

'A' frame ball joint rubber gaitor deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at the rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,627 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Nut loose (2.2.B.1b)

'A' frame ball joint rubber gaitor deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at the rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 79,913 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,606 miles

Front diff seal is leaking

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,392 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering damper bush is worn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear passenger seats folded away at timne of mot

engine oil leak

front differential pinion seal leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2013 61,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear passenger seats folded away at timne of mot

engine oil leak

front differential pinion seal leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f steering damper bush has slight play

rear uj of rear prop has slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2012 50,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f steering damper bush has slight play

rear uj of rear prop has slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,374 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,457 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,632 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,374 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 120,902 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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X972 FKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X972 FKK, 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 X972 FKK registered?

X972 FKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X972 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X972 FKK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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