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V327 HUH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,087 mi
Last recorded137,087 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV327 HUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 137,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 135,585 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 135,578 miles

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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear chassis torsion bar mounting offside rear spring mounting offside front chassis torsion bar mounting both front spring towers nearside rear chassis section nearside rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 134,209 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 132,857 miles

Both rear outer chassis sections corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 132,857 miles

Both rear outer chassis sections corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 130,707 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 130,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 127,919 miles

Coolant tank cap missing

Nearside front suspension cover corroded

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 127,919 miles

Coolant tank cap missing

Nearside front suspension cover corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 12,352 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 12,350 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock tower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 119,980 miles

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

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,105 miles

offside and nearside front shock absorber mounts corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 116,104 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

offside and nearside front shock absorber mounts corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 112,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 107,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front outer rigger holed

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,886 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,660 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 807,273 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,443 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,163 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear brake pads worn

surface corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipes

Fail 13 Feb 2009 68,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear brake pads worn

surface corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2008 622,088 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,338 miles

nearside rear tyre perished.

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,310 miles

rear shock absorber bushes worn. †rear anti roll bar bushes worn.

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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V327 HUH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V327 HUH, 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 V327 HUH registered?

V327 HUH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is V327 HUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V327 HUH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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