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XIW 3120

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,211 mi
Last recorded244,211 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 3120
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 244,211 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 244,211 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

front seat backs slighly insecure

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 220,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 203,070 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 186,762 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 186,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 168,533 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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XIW 3120 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XIW 3120, 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 XIW 3120 registered?

XIW 3120 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is XIW 3120 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIW 3120 shows 7 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.

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