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N66 HGF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,589 mi
Last recorded67,589 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 HGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (wear in steering bar) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 60,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play uj poor (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 60,788 miles

Front Steering locking device ineffective below pitman arm on rod that goes from side to side (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play uj poor (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 53,856 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 53,855 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper/lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper/lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,929 miles

All four tyres are cracking

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

chassis is starting to corrode

drop arm ball joint dust cover is in poor condition

oil leaks

reverse light inoperative

Fail 2 Sep 2022 50,929 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking from offside front area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle a-frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres are cracking

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

chassis is starting to corrode

drop arm ball joint dust cover is in poor condition

oil leaks

reverse light inoperative

Nearside Front wheel nuts are fitted incorrectly

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,822 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,767 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 46,521 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 44,354 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 42,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 40,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,609 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 369,554 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,639 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,286 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,451 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,972 miles

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

crack in front number plate

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2010 26,930 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

crack in front number plate

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,254 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 25,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,107 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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N66 HGF 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 76.9%.

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 N66 HGF, 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 N66 HGF registered?

N66 HGF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is N66 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N66 HGF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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