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HX66 HSC

2017 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,096 mi
Last recorded53,096 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Land Rover Defender29,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 53,096 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 53,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 48,197 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 48,182 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 36,999 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 36,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 31,192 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 29,096 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 22,902 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 13,764 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 HSC 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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

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

Is HX66 HSC safe to buy?

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