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X256 HCY

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,217 mi
Last recorded59,217 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 HCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 59,217 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner stub axle seal leaking

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 58,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,359 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering damper leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2022 58,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,980 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 57,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 57,745 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,096 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 57,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 56,681 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 56,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,721 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 55,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,556 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,650 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,341 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,656 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,797 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2010 44,280 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 44,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 41,403 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 41,403 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 May 2008 32,343 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 32,343 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 28,632 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 2,558 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 2,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X256 HCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X256 HCY, 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 X256 HCY registered?

X256 HCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X256 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X256 HCY shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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