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W304 HCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,826 mi
Last recorded61,826 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 HCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 61,826 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 60,907 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 60,186 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 58,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,035 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 54,785 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 53,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,728 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,003 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,050 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,407 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,357 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 40,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,413 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,685 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,934 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,039 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,332 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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W304 HCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 W304 HCC, 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 W304 HCC registered?

W304 HCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W304 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W304 HCC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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