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H16 PCK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

115,999 mi
Last recorded115,999 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 PCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 115,999 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 115,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 115,836 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,790 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,695 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 115,407 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 115,135 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,594 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 113,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,700 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,210 miles

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

front tyres rubbing on chassi on full lock

Fail 8 Oct 2013 112,637 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres rubbing on chassi on full lock

near side track rod end locking pin missing

Fail 11 Aug 2012 111,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 111,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 109,432 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 105,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,580 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,516 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,289 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,278 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 772,213 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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H16 PCK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H16 PCK, 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 H16 PCK registered?

H16 PCK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is H16 PCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 PCK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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