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V493 HRV

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,889 mi
Last recorded180,889 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 HRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 180,889 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 174,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 170,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 166,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 166,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 161,305 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 158,012 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 151,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 147,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 142,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 138,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 138,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 131,631 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blades split at ends / smeary

Fail 23 Jul 2015 131,599 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

front wiper blades split at ends / smeary

Fail 17 Jun 2014 125,975 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 125,975 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 119,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 104,566 miles

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

corrosion osf s ab top mounting

Pass 9 Feb 2010 91,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,678 miles

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

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

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,497 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 84,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 80,801 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 80,801 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 76,334 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V493 HRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 V493 HRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V493 HRV?

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What year was V493 HRV registered?

V493 HRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V493 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 HRV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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