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V61 HTX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,300 mi
Last recorded141,300 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 HTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,300 miles

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 127,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,025 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 113,506 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 110,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 108,953 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 107,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 107,353 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 105,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 101,528 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 95,782 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 88,685 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 71,150 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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V61 HTX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V61 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V61 HTX registered?

V61 HTX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V61 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V61 HTX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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