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W609 HDE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,079 mi
Last recorded103,079 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 HDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 103,079 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 103,079 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 98,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 98,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 93,453 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S door mirror slightly loose.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 87,062 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S door mirror slightly loose.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,387 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,261 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2006 556,902 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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W609 HDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W609 HDE, 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 W609 HDE registered?

W609 HDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W609 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W609 HDE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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