MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both out riggers (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis 2 places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
brake pipes corroded
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
brake pipes corroded
rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion on front outriggers
middle box exhaust hanger insecure
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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X986 XCU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 X986 XCU, 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 X986 XCU registered?
X986 XCU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2000.
Is X986 XCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for X986 XCU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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