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3 HBX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,504 mi
Last recorded56,504 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 HBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 56,504 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 56,495 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 53,825 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 50,547 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,478 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,903 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Diff support wishbone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 48,903 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Diff support wishbone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 47,812 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight Partially seized. Investigation required (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 47,197 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 47,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 46,493 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,932 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,122 miles

Rear Both tyres starting to perish.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,068 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 41,996 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 41,996 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,716 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,109 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,819 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle leaning to the nearside front.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,306 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,681 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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3 HBX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 3 HBX, 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 3 HBX registered?

3 HBX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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