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W435 HSA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,714 mi
Last recorded104,714 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 HSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 104,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides swivel joints leaking slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2025 104,712 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body corroded within 30cm of seat/seatbelt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both sides swivel joints leaking slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,954 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

light cracking on all four tyres

n/s axle swivel weeping oil

o/s axle swivel leaking oil

Fail 4 Dec 2024 101,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

light cracking on all four tyres

n/s axle swivel weeping oil

o/s axle swivel leaking oil

Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,504 miles

boot split o/s steering arm end

bulkhead corroded n/s

Fail 18 Oct 2023 101,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

boot split o/s steering arm end

bulkhead corroded n/s

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,328 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,129 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s/f of cab corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 100,129 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s/f of cab corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,500 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front axle swivel ball leaking oil

Offside Front floor corroded

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

boot deteriorated o/s drag link

Fail 15 Sep 2020 98,500 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front axle swivel ball leaking oil

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

boot deteriorated o/s drag link

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,748 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,163 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f min tread

o/s seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 23 Aug 2017 84,916 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member n/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside seat belt frayed

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,176 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 80,176 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported pipes & rear hoses (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis corroded outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,843 miles

body poor rear of cab

Fail 5 Oct 2015 75,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocka mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing steering arm end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing steering arm to drop arm end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis 4 places (2.4.A.3)

body poor rear of cab

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 67,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,431 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 67,430 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

plastch wheel arch mouldings loose.

Pass 4 May 2011 60,305 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front position lamp lenses are missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,779 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2010 54,776 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,627 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 50,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,155 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 46,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,475 miles

Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,435 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 36,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W435 HSA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W435 HSA, 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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W435 HSA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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