MOT Status
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158,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Steering box leaking oil steering box (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Lower chassis repair to land rover
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively from transfer box to front diff, u/j play (rear u/j) (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by suspension mount. (firm under thumb pressure) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside chassis repair
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster worn (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis corrosion forward of rear wheel (6.1.A.1)
Centre Rear Gearbox oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Hub sphere oil seal leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Gearbox oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Hub sphere oil seal leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
O/S/F tyre slightly cracikng but not deep enough to see the cords
Rear side lights slightly affected by another operated lights
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X97 CFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 X97 CFO, 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 X97 CFO registered?
X97 CFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 2000.
Is X97 CFO safe to buy?
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