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HX66 HAO

2017 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,659 mi
Last recorded48,659 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Land Rover Defender29,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX66 HAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 48,659 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 48,659 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 40,022 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 39,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 39,613 miles

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

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

Rear Both tyres stepping out of shape inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2023 39,613 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Both tyres stepping out of shape inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2022 32,593 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 32,590 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose ON BACK OF GEARBOX X4 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 27,918 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 11,997 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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HX66 HAO is a 2017 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 29,252 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 HX66 HAO, 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 9 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HX66 HAO registered?

HX66 HAO is a 2017 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 2017.

Is HX66 HAO safe to buy?

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