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H1 CGB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,831 mi
Last recorded85,831 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 CGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,831 miles

Body under sealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 85,749 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 85,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 85,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 84,174 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 83,214 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 83,214 miles

Vehicle structure 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 29 Jan 2021 81,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,691 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 79,673 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,586 miles

engine oil leak

rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Jan 2019 77,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

engine oil leak

rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,982 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 73,229 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,008 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,946 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,946 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,599 miles

corrosion on rear of vehicle

damage to seat belt webbing both sides

Fail 8 Nov 2013 67,599 miles

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

corrosion on rear of vehicle

damage to seat belt webbing both sides

Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,440 miles

advise rear brake pads look to be getting low

advise surface rust on front frake pipes to ns and os front advise replacement

Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,858 miles

advise slight fluffing to osf seat belt

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,430 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 53,150 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 53,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,270 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,050 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,840 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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H1 CGB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 H1 CGB, 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 H1 CGB registered?

H1 CGB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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