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FJZ 9703

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,353 mi
Last recorded147,353 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 9703
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 147,353 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 145,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 143,215 miles

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 141,279 miles

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 138,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 138,666 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 137,449 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 133,705 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 131,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 131,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 128,280 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 124,901 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 121,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 117,698 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 114,917 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 114,419 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 114,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 112,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 112,173 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 105,670 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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FJZ 9703 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJZ 9703, 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

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What year was FJZ 9703 registered?

FJZ 9703 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is FJZ 9703 safe to buy?

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