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W748 HSM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,309 mi
Last recorded139,309 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 HSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 139,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 139,283 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,329 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 135,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 135,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 135,372 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 135,364 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both, [from flexy hoses] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 135,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 134,780 miles

chassis corroded slightly

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2014 133,873 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Underside of vehicle covered over unable to carryout a full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2013 131,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 125,309 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 124,997 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 119,880 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 114,846 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 108,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 94,978 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,677 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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W748 HSM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W748 HSM, 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 W748 HSM registered?

W748 HSM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W748 HSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W748 HSM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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