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X475 HKW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,777 mi
Last recorded204,777 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX475 HKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 204,777 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 202,387 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 200,595 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 199,482 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 199,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 199,227 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 197,090 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 196,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 May 2016 196,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on brake hose on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2015 193,675 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 183,017 miles

Brake Pedal rubber worn

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 172,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 172,033 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 163,548 miles

fuel filter corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2011 159,664 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 159,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 146,298 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 146,223 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 129,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 129,691 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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X475 HKW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X475 HKW, 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 X475 HKW registered?

X475 HKW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X475 HKW safe to buy?

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