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W973 HEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,586 mi
Last recorded54,586 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 HEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 54,586 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing has slight play

Offside Front swivel housing has slight play

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 54,058 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 52,734 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 52,195 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 52,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 51,407 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing slight oil leak

Offside Front swivel housing slight oil leak

rear differential oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,495 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,159 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 47,430 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 47,371 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 47,371 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,820 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,328 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,878 miles

rear brakes discs rusted,oil leak on diff,oil leak on n/s/front tractor joint

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,303 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,326 miles

bonnet catch not positive recomend checking

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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W973 HEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W973 HEC, 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 W973 HEC registered?

W973 HEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W973 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W973 HEC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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