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H2 RXA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

278,707 mi
Last recorded278,707 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 RXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 278,707 miles

Nearside Front hub seal strong advise

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis welded and undersealed throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 276,975 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undersealed throughout

Fail 2 Jul 2024 276,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undersealed throughout

Pass 1 Jun 2023 273,695 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 270,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 265,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight water leak

Pass 2 Jun 2020 252,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

waxoyiled

Pass 29 May 2019 244,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

waxoylied

Pass 11 May 2018 232,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 223,295 miles

bodywork showing signs of deteriation

n/s front swivel misting in oil

Fail 4 May 2017 223,294 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front chassis leg holed and corrosive (6.1.B.2)

n/s front swivel misting in oil

bodywork showing signs of deteriation

Pass 27 May 2016 215,547 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

engine/transmision bay misting in oil

Pass 28 May 2015 206,731 miles

transmision/ front axle misting in oil

Fail 20 May 2015 206,578 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

transmision/ front axle misting in oil

Pass 15 May 2014 198,330 miles

front swivels misting in oil

underside oil leaks eveident

Pass 13 May 2013 189,188 miles

oil leaks underside generally

rear axle tread getting low and showing signs of perishing

Pass 22 May 2012 181,103 miles

front hub swivels misting in oil

rear axle tread getting low

Pass 20 May 2011 171,039 miles

front swivels misting in oil

Pass 17 May 2010 160,011 miles

front swivels misting in oil

n/s headlamp showing deteriation

Fail 29 May 2009 149,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front swivels leaking lube

Pass 29 May 2009 149,968 miles

front swivels leaking lube

Pass 21 May 2008 125,420 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 125,348 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 106,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 90,178 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 900,944 miles

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

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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H2 RXA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H2 RXA, 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 H2 RXA registered?

H2 RXA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is H2 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 RXA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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