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X238 HNV

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

250,363 mi
Last recorded250,363 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 HNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 250,363 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering arm dampener. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Body corroded on NS central.

Offside Rear OSR diff bush worn.

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 240,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 231,288 miles

Nearside Front seat belt clip cover missing

Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Offside Front seat belt clip cover missing

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 227,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 226,675 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nsf and osf seat belt clips missing

Pass 28 Sep 2020 222,925 miles

Nearside Front seat belt clip casing missing

Offside Front seat belt clip casing missing

Fail 28 Sep 2020 222,925 miles

Nearside Front seat belt clip casing missing

Offside Front seat belt clip casing missing

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 220,525 miles

Both front swivel joints slight oil weap.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

RHR bump stop missing.

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both LH and RH seat belt receptors casing missing, but they still function correctly. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 217,801 miles

RHR bump stop missing.

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged LH and RH seat belt receptor casings missing, but they still function. (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LHR shock has slight oil weap. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RHF tyre low on tread (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 212,900 miles

Offside Front seat belt case missing

Pass 15 Aug 2016 201,075 miles

front seatbelts casing missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 11 Aug 2016 201,054 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box insecure steering box bolts locking device (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front seatbelts casing missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 5 May 2015 191,843 miles

cracked screen

o/s hub seal leaking

oil leak

passenger seat belt buckle smashed but still locks secure

Pass 2 Jun 2014 184,869 miles

front / rear brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s seatbelt casing damaged

steering box arm ball joint slight play

window screen has a crack outside of swept area

Fail 19 May 2014 184,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s seatbelt casing damaged

steering box arm ball joint slight play

window screen has a crack outside of swept area

Pass 13 May 2013 174,599 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s seatbelt casing damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2012 163,929 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 163,916 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 154,452 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 154,452 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 147,098 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 132,046 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Jun 2008 119,580 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 119,578 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 113,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 105,973 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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X238 HNV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X238 HNV, 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 X238 HNV registered?

X238 HNV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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