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N10 HGN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,431 mi
Last recorded144,431 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 HGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 144,431 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2024 144,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe rust holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 144,165 miles

Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe rust holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 143,064 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 143,057 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 141,786 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 141,439 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 140,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,643 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

service brake requirements only just met 51%

slight play in rear A frame ball joint

Pass 23 Sep 2016 138,902 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 138,894 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 124,434 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 110,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 102,126 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,600 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2012 92,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,356 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,308 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 48,296 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,850 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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N10 HGN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N10 HGN, 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 N10 HGN registered?

N10 HGN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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