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X983 URM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,351 mi
Last recorded52,351 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 URM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,351 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Oct 2013 50,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,544 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 48,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 46,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,857 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 43,868 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 40,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,917 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,944 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,696 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 31,268 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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X983 URM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X983 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X983 URM registered?

X983 URM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X983 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X983 URM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X983 URM have outstanding finance?

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