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2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W973 HEC

W973 HEC

2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/07/2000. Recorded mileage 54,586 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2000
Engine
2495cc

W973 HEC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
  • 54,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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W973 HEC Mileage History

  1. 07/07/202252,195 mi
  2. 07/07/202252,195 mi
  3. 29/06/202352,734 mi+539 mi
  4. 02/07/202454,058 mi+1,324 mi
  5. 30/07/202554,586 mi+528 mi

Average of roughly 780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

W973 HEC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (W973 HEC) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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