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HEZ 1057

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,649 mi
Last recorded136,649 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEZ 1057
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 136,649 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 134,153 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 128,844 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 124,919 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,926 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 78,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007
Fail 4 Dec 2007 66,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 63,299 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 54,868 miles

drivers side front seat belt has been shut in the door at some stage but ok for test

off side rear tyre getting very close to limit

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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HEZ 1057 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HEZ 1057, 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

How do I check the history of HEZ 1057?

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What year was HEZ 1057 registered?

HEZ 1057 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is HEZ 1057 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEZ 1057 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HEZ 1057 have outstanding finance?

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