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W618 HDE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,005 mi
Last recorded156,005 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW618 HDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 156,005 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 150,393 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering damper bush worn

Fail 4 Nov 2024 150,393 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 3 Nov 2023 145,011 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center section bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, rear uj has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 145,011 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective center section bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, rear uj has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front prop shaft, rear flange bolts loose

Pass 3 Nov 2022 139,469 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear shaft, rear UJ has minor play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off only held on by 1 fixing (0.1 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 139,469 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear shaft, rear UJ has minor play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off only held on by 1 fixing (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 134,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle Swivel joints/housing slight leak

Pass 19 Oct 2020 128,202 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 122,041 miles

O/S & N/S Headlamp bezel's very badly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 122,041 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced 239 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

O/S & N/S Headlamp bezel's very badly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 114,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,353 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 113,927 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 112,164 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 107,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 950,193 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,638 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,038 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from steering box

rear chassis rails both sides slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 59,574 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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W618 HDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W618 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.

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W618 HDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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