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V678 HUT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

214,521 mi
Last recorded214,521 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 HUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 214,521 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Front hub swivel joint housing gasket seeping grease. both

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 208,971 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 206,273 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 205,493 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 202,803 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 201,083 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 197,710 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 195,353 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 191,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 181,073 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 172,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 161,201 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 153,291 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 146,188 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ON O/S/F STEERING ARM / SLIGHT LEAK IN STEERING BOX/ O/S MIRROR / OIL LEAK / SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT HUBS

Fail 1 Oct 2012 146,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY ON O/S/F STEERING ARM / SLIGHT LEAK IN STEERING BOX/ O/S MIRROR / OIL LEAK / SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT HUBS

Pass 1 Oct 2011 139,261 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 131,335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 120,905 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 110,490 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 98,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 85,740 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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V678 HUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V678 HUT, 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 V678 HUT registered?

V678 HUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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