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J26 ENT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,092 mi
Last recorded187,092 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 ENT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 187,092 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 183,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 179,682 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 175,346 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 169,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 163,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 157,407 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 152,820 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 152,818 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 143,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 127,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,339 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 113,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 95,837 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,599 miles

006 (Rear brakes) Service brake Your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficeency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.9]

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 89,599 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,324 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,079 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 74,961 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Drop Arm Ball Joint Rubber Dust Cover Split.

O/S/R Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Rubbers Worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,988 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,111 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight coolant loss noticed from rear of engine area.

slight seapage of oil from rear diff input shaft seal.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 51,911 miles

Both rear tyres low tread.

N/S/F Front track rod end ball joint rubber split.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 45,529 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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J26 ENT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J26 ENT, 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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What year was J26 ENT registered?

J26 ENT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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