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H3 HEY

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

154,297 mi
Last recorded154,297 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 HEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 154,297 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 154,295 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 151,567 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 151,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced holding fuel tank (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced holding fuel tank (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 149,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 146,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm to steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 146,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm to steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 143,705 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 143,680 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 138,693 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 138,681 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 132,535 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 125,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front one (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 125,614 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light x2 (1.2.1e)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front one (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 118,343 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 118,343 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,534 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 111,534 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,731 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 103,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,266 miles

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

rear a frame top bush slight play

Fail 15 Mar 2013 101,266 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

rear a frame top bush slight play

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,927 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 79,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,335 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 70,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2008 604,123 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 604,123 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,721 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 51,721 miles

Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,899 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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H3 HEY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 H3 HEY, 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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H3 HEY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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