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23 CHT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,411 mi
Last recorded124,411 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 CHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 124,411 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 122,455 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 120,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 118,491 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 115,891 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,236 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 113,229 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached inner wing cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 107,880 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 102,476 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 102,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,956 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 99,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 96,320 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 96,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,347 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,657 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 82,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

mid section exhaust flange mount corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 82,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

mid section exhaust flange mount corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,679 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 78,679 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,941 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE OIL SEAL

Fail 3 Jun 2009 70,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE OIL SEAL

Pass 2 Jun 2008 65,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 61,417 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,296 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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23 CHT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 23 CHT, 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 23 CHT registered?

23 CHT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is 23 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 CHT shows 28 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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