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A17 JFC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,884 mi
Last recorded73,884 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 73,212 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 72,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 71,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 68,790 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 67,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,228 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,091 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,577 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,063 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,352 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,973 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,700 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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A17 JFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A17 JFC, 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

How do I check the history of A17 JFC?

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What year was A17 JFC registered?

A17 JFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is A17 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 JFC shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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