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L90 HTG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

77,163 mi
Last recorded77,163 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 HTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 77,163 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 75,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 73,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,829 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021
Pass 24 Sep 2020

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 65,350 miles

Odometer faulty.

Steering arm deformed but serviceable Track rod slightly chaffed. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 55,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Odometer faulty.

Steering arm deformed but serviceable Track rod slightly chaffed. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Track rod support insecure & fouling track rod ( Removed)

Pass 6 Oct 2018 62,801 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 59,750 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,050 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,824 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 60,011 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,687 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,740 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,862 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,623 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 55,990 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,038 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,334 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 46,322 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake & clutch pedals - anti slip rubbers have wear

Pass 7 Oct 2005 40,093 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 40,093 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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L90 HTG 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 81.5%.

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 L90 HTG, 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 L90 HTG registered?

L90 HTG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is L90 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 HTG shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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