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Y151 XHH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

272,816 mi
Last recorded272,816 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 XHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 272,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under body bracket rusted badly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock mounting lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock mounting lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front number plate not properly secured

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive passenger seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

chassis has a lot of general rust on it

Pass 25 Jul 2019 252,808 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both left hand inner side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 252,807 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both left hand inner side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 241,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Some play detected in hub

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

Nearside Rear Some play detected in hub

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

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

Offside Front Some play detected in hub

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

Parking brake light on.

Rear cross member corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 233,335 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cooler fan missing on engine

cracks in left hand door mirror

damaged on front number plate

handbrake warning light on

oil leak on engine

play in both front hub bearings

Fail 29 Jun 2017 232,701 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance no pedal dip when engine started (3.3.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear lower bushes (2.7.4)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre mirror missing

centre stop light not working

cooler fan missing on engine

cracks in left hand door mirror

damaged on front number plate

oil leak on engine

play in both front hub bearings

Pass 3 Mar 2016 214,567 miles

Child seats fitted to rear affecting seat belt check

Front number plate damaged

Heavy surface corrosion on rear cross member at tow bar mounting

Interior rear view mirror missing

Large oil leak from engine

Left hand door mirror cracked

Rear axle metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Wear in both side rear lower shock absorber bushes

both front seat backs worn

Fail 3 Mar 2016 214,567 miles

Wear in both side rear lower shock absorber bushes

Child seats fitted to rear affecting seat belt check

Front number plate damaged

Heavy surface corrosion on rear cross member at tow bar mounting

Interior rear view mirror missing

Large oil leak from engine

Left hand door mirror cracked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear axle metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

both front seat backs worn

Fail 12 Jan 2016 214,554 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both side rear chassis rails at tow bar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Child seat fitted centre rear affecting seat belt check

Fog light lens broken

Front number plate damaged

Large oil leak from engine

Left hand door mirror cracked

Signs of corrosion on rear axle metal brake pipes

Slight leak from left hand front shock absorber

Wear in both side rear lower shock absorber bushes

left hand front seat slightly damaged

wiper blades badly split but clearing screen

Pass 31 Dec 2014 199,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High and low beam switch very worn

Horn operation sporadic

Left hand front tyre just 1.6 mm

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Oil leak on engine

Right hand front tyre just 1.9 mm

Right hand rear tyre 2.2 mm

Fail 17 Dec 2014 199,777 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All tyres getting low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers lower door hinge worn

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Oil leak on engine

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Nov 2013 182,684 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2013 182,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

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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Y151 XHH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 Y151 XHH, 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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Y151 XHH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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