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X787 HRD

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

236,786 mi
Last recorded236,786 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX787 HRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 236,786 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drag Link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Footwell/Body Mount area (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 236,773 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drag Link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Footwell/Body Mount area (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 231,588 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 226,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 218,777 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 204,093 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 190,358 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 190,356 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 187,982 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 187,979 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 181,380 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight play steering column

Pass 6 Feb 2018 174,761 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pipe union (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 167,275 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering idler ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering shock absorber ends have slight movement (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 163,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 157,081 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 157,081 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 149,639 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 141,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear propshaft bolts loose (transmission end)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 130,772 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 120,389 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 109,293 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 109,290 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 102,657 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering damper rubber mounting bushes slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2007 93,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 81,303 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

quick release steering wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2005 69,515 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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X787 HRD 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 80.8%.

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 X787 HRD, 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 X787 HRD registered?

X787 HRD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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