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V161 HUR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

46,940 mi
Last recorded46,940 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 HUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 46,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 46,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 46,516 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 45,476 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 45,051 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 45,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting rusted in to holes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front spot light inop

Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 42,729 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 42,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Reverse light not working.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 42,155 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 42,134 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 41,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 41,089 miles

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

hand brake light illuminated

offside step corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 41,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Dec 2015 40,082 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 40,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 36,037 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,763 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,671 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 32,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 31,271 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,028 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 30,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,671 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 25,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,205 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 16,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,079 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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V161 HUR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 V161 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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What year was V161 HUR registered?

V161 HUR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V161 HUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V161 HUR shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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