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V527 HHJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,832 mi
Last recorded114,832 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV527 HHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 114,832 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 112,051 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 111,192 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,017 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 110,017 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,320 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,817 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,877 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 104,230 miles

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

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,311 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly perishing

number plate lamp slightly dull

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,030 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,712 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 87,712 miles

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

brake/clutch pedal rubbers starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,067 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,746 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 79,745 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,980 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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V527 HHJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V527 HHJ, 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 V527 HHJ registered?

V527 HHJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V527 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V527 HHJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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