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W894 HSL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,652 mi
Last recorded167,652 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW894 HSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 167,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 167,230 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 167,226 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 165,819 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 16,488 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 147,435 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 147,433 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Towbar attachment defective incorrectly sized bolts used in attachment (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail incorrectly sized bolts used in attachment (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 144,571 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 144,832 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 144,347 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 129,314 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 118,524 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 96,437 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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W894 HSL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W894 HSL, 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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What year was W894 HSL registered?

W894 HSL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W894 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W894 HSL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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