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V745 HTX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,108 mi
Last recorded203,108 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV745 HTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 203,108 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 203,108 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 203,060 miles

Nearside Rear chassis extension has accident damage

all brake discs have surface corrosion

under body suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2011 202,580 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 202,580 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 190,659 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 190,659 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 155,465 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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V745 HTX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V745 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 V745 HTX registered?

V745 HTX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V745 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V745 HTX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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