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W47 HCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,501 mi
Last recorded121,501 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 HCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 121,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in schutz (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 rubbers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering damper bush perished

underside of vehicle covered in schutz

Fail 29 Jan 2024 121,501 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in schutz (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 rubbers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering damper bush perished

underside of vehicle covered in schutz

Fail 8 Dec 2023 121,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both images incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements faulty switch (4.5.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in schutz (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 rubbers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Indicator switch faulty has to be held in position to work (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering damper bush perished

under side of vehicle covered in schutz

Pass 9 Dec 2022 119,714 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 119,701 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 119,350 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,450 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 118,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 116,401 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 116,401 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,556 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres & wheels differant size to rears(steel rims).

Fail 2 Sep 2014 110,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,861 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside wiper arm slightly insecure.

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 93,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside wiper arm slightly insecure.

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 85,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,027 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 148,369 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 148,366 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 144,850 miles

slight leek from power steering box

slight perishing on all 4 tyres on vehicle

Fail 12 May 2011 144,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leek from power steering box

slight perishing on all 4 tyres on vehicle

Pass 12 May 2010 140,942 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

slight perishing on all 4 tyres on vehicle

Fail 10 May 2010 140,937 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

slight perishing on all 4 tyres on vehicle

Pass 7 May 2009 137,825 miles

clutch pedal ruber missing

front brake pads low

slight free play in steering (steering box)

slight lubricant leak on n/s//front hub swivel assembly

slight movement in steering damper bushes

slight play in o/s/rear shock absorber bushes

valve cap missing of o/s/front tyre valve

Pass 12 May 2008 132,486 miles

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

slight fluid leek from power steering box

slight marking on both frount seat belt webbings

Fail 12 May 2008 132,483 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

slight fluid leek from power steering box

slight marking on both frount seat belt webbings

Pass 11 May 2007 128,112 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 128,100 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leek from steering box

steering linkage damper bush slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2006 122,811 miles

frount brakes pulling slightly to o/s/f

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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W47 HCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W47 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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W47 HCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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