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V376 HTX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

129,895 mi
Last recorded129,895 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV376 HTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 129,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 129,880 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested rusty brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed co2 high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil into hand brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 129,862 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc's are slightly corroded or pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft, rear most joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Repair required soon. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door is very corroded.

Nearside Front Hub seal is leaking slightly.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Door is very corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Door is very corroded.

Offside Front Hub seal is leaking slightly.

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Seat belt webbing is very slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount is excessively corroded but is not within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Door is very corroded.

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 129,861 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc's are slightly corroded or pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft, rear most joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Repair required soon. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door is very corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hub seal is leaking slightly.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Door is very corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Door is very corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hub seal is leaking slightly.

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Seat belt webbing is very slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount is excessively corroded but is not within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Door is very corroded.

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 129,657 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft, rear most joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearing's. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transfer box and rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 129,654 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 129,377 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 129,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing arm missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 128,324 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 128,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

POWER STEERING NOISE BELT LOOSE

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 127,486 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 126,426 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 126,423 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 126,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside rear shock absorber lower supporting bush worn

oil leak

propshaft bolts loose repair asap

Fail 14 Feb 2014 126,324 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside rear shock absorber lower supporting bush worn

oil leak

propshaft bolts loose repair asap

Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 122,806 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 115,666 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 106,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both wiper blades split

handbrake lever travel high

power steering box damp

Fail 10 Jan 2011 106,937 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both wiper blades split

handbrake lever travel high

power steering box damp

Pass 13 Nov 2009 101,438 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 101,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear prop bolts loose (on to brake drum)

slight play in front prop rear u/j

steering drop arm gaiter split

Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,417 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 97,380 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,040 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,632 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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V376 HTX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 V376 HTX, 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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V376 HTX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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