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V158 HUR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,370 mi
Last recorded108,370 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 HUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 108,370 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 108,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 108,020 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2025 108,019 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure nuts loose (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2023 107,615 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight brake pull to right on Decelerometer test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching all over. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 107,615 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to test Park brake due to severe judder (1.2.1 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake near end of reserve travel

Slight brake pull to right on Decelerometer test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratching all over. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 103,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished / advise repair (5.2.3 (j))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting frame (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front and rear indicators lenses tapped up

indicators not self canceling / advise repair

reverse light not working

Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished / advise repair (5.2.3 (j))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting frame (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both rear indicator lenses tapped up

indicators not self canceling / advise repair

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts /past service standards / advise replacements (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking grease

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

indicators do not self switch off when turning steering / advise repair

Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being painted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being painted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components

head lamp masks fitted

various brake pipes painted, unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components

head lamp covers/masks fitted

various brake pipes painted, unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 Dec 2016 100,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine cover obscuring components

unable to fully inspect various brake pipes due to being painted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 99,507 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

steering damper bush (offside) has slight play

various brake pipes and hoses painted, un able to fully inspect

Fail 14 Dec 2015 99,506 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

steering damper bush (offside) has slight play

various brake pipes and hoses painted, un able to fully inspect

Pass 16 Dec 2014 93,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dim dipped lights flicker

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside wiper smears

steering damper bush has slight play

un able to fully inspect brake pipes due to being painted

Fail 5 Dec 2014 93,694 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

dim dipped lights flicker

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside wiper smears

steering damper bush has slight play

un able to fully inspect brake pipes due to being painted

Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,917 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 16 Dec 2013 87,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Nov 2012 87,872 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tow pack assemably slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,659 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,853 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,243 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 73,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 69,353 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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V158 HUR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V158 HUR, 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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V158 HUR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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