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H12 OGY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

252,629 mi
Last recorded252,629 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 OGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 252,629 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025
Fail 8 Nov 2024 236,903 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 226,233 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 225,899 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 219,835 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 219,815 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 219,793 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 206,454 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 206,369 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 199,307 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 188,358 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 187,683 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,737 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 101,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,258 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 101,258 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 94,898 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 94,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 92,873 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 77,498 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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H12 OGY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H12 OGY, 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 H12 OGY registered?

H12 OGY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is H12 OGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 OGY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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