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HIL 226

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

132,394 mi
Last recorded132,394 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 226
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 132,394 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 132,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 130,467 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 129,177 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 128,445 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 127,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 126,343 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 126,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 125,172 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

wipers parked on screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 Oct 2017 124,482 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 123,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 123,953 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users checker plate insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 122,157 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 121,413 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 119,845 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 115,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 110,171 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 110,171 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,559 miles

no reverse light fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2010 100,559 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant level low

no reverse light fitted

ns wiper blade split at end

Pass 9 Mar 2009 94,456 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 94,452 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 86,847 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 75,837 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 75,837 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 65,563 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2006 65,563 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HIL 226 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 HIL 226, 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 HIL 226 registered?

HIL 226 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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The MOT history for HIL 226 shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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