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W365 HCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,850 mi
Last recorded122,850 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW365 HCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 122,850 miles

Both front doors frames corroded but still latch securely

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear door frame corroded but still latches securely

Pass 11 Apr 2025 114,987 miles

Nearside Footwell corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 106,625 miles

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))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 96,423 miles

Offside 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))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,263 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 May 2019 72,127 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on both rear outriggers

Fail 22 May 2019 72,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on both rear outriggers

Pass 31 May 2018 71,830 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

corrosion on both rear outriggers

corrosion on lower shockabsorber mounting washers

cracks in both front and nearside rear tyres

Fail 31 May 2018 71,830 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs corroded

corrosion on both rear outriggers

corrosion on lower shockabsorber mounting washers

cracks in both front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 25 May 2017 71,432 miles

corrosion on offside door frame

corrosion on offside brake disc

corrosion on both rear outriggers

Fail 9 May 2017 71,419 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure washers corroded (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure washers corroded (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on both rear outriggers

corrosion on offside front door frame

corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 5 May 2016 70,504 miles

Both rear and o/s front tyre cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2016 70,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both rear and o/s front tyre cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,449 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracks in both offside tyres

Pass 8 May 2014 68,661 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 May 2014 68,661 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 May 2013 67,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 67,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 65,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,646 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,904 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 59,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,009 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 57,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,724 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,661 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch loosing pressure!

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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W365 HCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W365 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.

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What year was W365 HCC registered?

W365 HCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W365 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W365 HCC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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