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X996 LGS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,935 mi
Last recorded83,935 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 LGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 83,935 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,255 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 80,233 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 76,223 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,039 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,850 miles

play in pitman arm ball joint(recomend replacement)

rear anti roll bar centre bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,583 miles

slight play in pitman arm ball joint

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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X996 LGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 X996 LGS, 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 X996 LGS?

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What year was X996 LGS registered?

X996 LGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X996 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X996 LGS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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