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W427 HBE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

66,623 mi
Last recorded66,623 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 HBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,623 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,397 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 66,143 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,037 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,642 miles

Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,593 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,858 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,583 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,204 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,378 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,390 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,940 miles

DRIVERS DOOR CATCH LOOSE ON PILLAR'

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,352 miles

advise offside front tyre is slightly wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,463 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 24,205 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 24,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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W427 HBE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 W427 HBE, 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

How do I check the history of W427 HBE?

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What year was W427 HBE registered?

W427 HBE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W427 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W427 HBE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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