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HX66 HBG

2017 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,318 mi
Last recorded20,318 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Land Rover Defender29,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX66 HBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 20,318 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 20,210 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 16,075 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 15,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 15,365 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 14,370 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 11,368 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 7,049 miles

No.plate lamp damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2021 7,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

No.plate lamp damaged

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose x4 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 2,237 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 2,237 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 HBG is a 2017 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX66 HBG registered?

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

Is HX66 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX66 HBG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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