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H6 AHE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,967 mi
Last recorded113,967 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 AHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 113,967 miles

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

Front Swivel hubs have slight oil leak.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre-rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 112,483 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper and lower mount (chassis & axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (body mount) corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper and lower mount (chassis & axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (body mount) corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox / transfer box / rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe near pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has been repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis generally corroded - especially central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system is slightly corroded

steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded

under-body corrosion is evident

underside dirty condition

Fail 30 Jan 2025 112,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper and lower mount (chassis & axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (body mount) corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper and lower mount (chassis & axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (body mount) corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox / transfer box / rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe near pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has been repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis generally corroded - especially central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant leak top hose

coolant level is low

exhaust system is slightly corroded

steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded

under-body corrosion is evident

underside dirty condition

Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,643 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust (joint) corroded / in-complete

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis outrigger corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front axle / hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front axle / hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis outrigger corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering / suspension / brake components slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 111,641 miles

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

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

Central Rear exhaust (joint) corroded / in-complete

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis outrigger corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front axle / hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front axle / hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis outrigger corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering / suspension / brake components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 111,088 miles

Central rear floor to chassis member corroded/holed

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer body susport outer rigger corroded/holed

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover perished on drop arm

Nearside Front shock absorber tower corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general corrosion to chassis/floor suspport memebers

rear axle and brake components corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 3 Feb 2023 111,082 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central rear floor to chassis member corroded/holed

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer body susport outer rigger corroded/holed

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover perished on drop arm

Nearside Front shock absorber tower corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general corrosion to chassis/floor suspport memebers

rear axle and brake components corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 1 Feb 2022 110,206 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central & front chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting corroded and holed (in front of rear wheels) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub areas (axle) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to steering box on front chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering / suspension / brake components are corroded, not seriously weakened

underside in a dirty condition

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,569 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Chassis over axle has surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,489 miles

Nearside Front shock turret corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear out rigger corroded and hold

all suspension road springs corroded and spring plates/mounts

chassis at rear corroded

corrosion to rear axle/back plates/brake calipers

slight seepage from both front swivel hubs and transmission etc

Fail 28 Jan 2020 107,489 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front shock turret corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear out rigger corroded and hold

all suspension road springs corroded and spring plates/mounts

chassis at rear corroded

corrosion to rear axle/back plates/brake calipers

slight seepage from both front swivel hubs and transmission etc

Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported close to flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Chassis sections are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 7 Feb 2019 105,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted mounting pin displaced (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported close to flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Chassis sections are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front axle has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Chassis crossmember Is corroded and holed, not thought to be affecting the strength of towbar mounts.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear chassis is corroded, heavily in places.

Underside is in a dirty condition.

Various rear suspension component prescribed areas are corroded, but not excessively.

Fail 23 Jan 2018 103,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front axle has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Chassis crossmember Is corroded and holed, not thought to be affecting the strength of towbar mounts.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear chassis is corroded, heavily in places.

Underside is in a dirty condition.

Various rear suspension component prescribed areas are corroded, but not excessively.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,477 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

Offside Front swivel hub slight leak

front propshaft rear joint worn

rear cross member has been repaired/welded

rear crossmember showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,752 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/C/, O/S/C and C/C belts (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 96,752 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (8.2.3)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Side step mount has rusted away and is insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both side upper and lower bushes (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front UNABLE TO UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE, BUTTON MISSING

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close Load area door (6.2.B.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/C/, O/S/C and C/C belts (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,585 miles

General underbody and chassis are showing signs of corrosion.

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

Nearside washer jet is weak.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 93,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

General underbody and chassis are showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside washer jet is weak.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,729 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 23 Jan 2014 88,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,713 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both dip beams on lower limit within specification

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 May 2012 80,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 77,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 69,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 62,592 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 54,984 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 51,784 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 46,019 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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H6 AHE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H6 AHE, 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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H6 AHE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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