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X9 DMS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,424 mi
Last recorded99,424 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 DMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 99,424 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear chassis bump stops missing

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 99,420 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear chassis bump stops missing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 96,867 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,199 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,883 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,862 miles

both front swivel hub seals slight leak of grease

Pass 24 Sep 2008 89,303 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 89,291 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 84,215 miles

off side rear inside surface brake disc slightly pitted. brake pipes covered in grease. offside rear shocker bush slightl play.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 84,215 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear shocker bush slight play

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Oct 2006 81,292 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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X9 DMS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X9 DMS, 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 X9 DMS registered?

X9 DMS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X9 DMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X9 DMS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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