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V10 HUE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

155,212 mi
Last recorded155,212 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 HUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 155,212 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and hole near upper shock mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded near axle control bar front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub / tractor type joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front steering stops are worn. the o/s is also bent

exhaust tail pipe corroded but not holed at time of test

fuel cap seal slightly perished and cracked

steering damper slightly damp

Pass 1 Jul 2025 143,164 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 140,382 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 133,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 133,371 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 133,368 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 132,945 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 132,945 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 127,509 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 127,509 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 119,854 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,584 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 116,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 115,794 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 115,788 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 115,196 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 114,880 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,539 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 112,589 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 112,584 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 110,489 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 110,487 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 107,847 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 107,847 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 103,923 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 103,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 89,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 76,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V10 HUE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 V10 HUE, 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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V10 HUE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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