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P8 HBB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,826 mi
Last recorded110,826 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 HBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 110,826 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 104,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 103,367 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 102,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 100,654 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 98,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,832 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 95,344 miles

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

front shock absorber turrets slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 93,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,337 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,495 miles

Oil leak

offside front seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,745 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front seat belt casing missing

rear differential wet

rear offside seat belt casing missing

Fail 10 Jun 2014 82,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

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

offside front seat belt casing missing

rear differential wet

rear offside seat belt casing missing

Fail 31 May 2013 78,170 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 78,170 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,205 miles

drivers door hinges worn

Fail 30 May 2012 75,205 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

drivers door hinges worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,546 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2010 71,227 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 71,227 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,664 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 60,582 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,519 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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P8 HBB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P8 HBB, 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 P8 HBB registered?

P8 HBB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is P8 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 HBB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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