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W148 RHH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,175 mi
Last recorded126,175 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 RHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 126,175 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 125,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,629 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 124,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2021 123,788 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 122,741 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 121,649 miles

battery tray security

Fail 27 Jul 2019 121,615 miles

Central Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

battery tray security

Pass 7 Jul 2018 119,310 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 113,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,710 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,973 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 84,375 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber getting worn

Fail 15 Dec 2011 78,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber getting worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 70,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 65,884 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 2,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 55,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 502,078 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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W148 RHH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W148 RHH, 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 W148 RHH registered?

W148 RHH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W148 RHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W148 RHH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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