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A110 JOY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

71,051 mi
Last recorded71,051 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA110 JOY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 71,051 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 71,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg at cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 70,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg at cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 54,942 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 54,935 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 45,547 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 45,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 45,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 45,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 44,433 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 43,911 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 39,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All heavily on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear diff upper support arm balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 39,467 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All heavily on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear diff upper support arm balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 36,956 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 36,956 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 35,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 35,941 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,827 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,314 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,537 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,229 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 6,726 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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A110 JOY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A110 JOY, 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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A110 JOY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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