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J26 JHP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,824 mi
Last recorded196,824 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 196,824 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 187,908 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 179,785 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 177,552 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 177,448 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 173,235 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 173,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

both floors holed at front

Pass 5 Dec 2019 171,086 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 168,409 miles

Offside Front Slight corrosion near bulkhead

Fail 6 Dec 2018 168,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Slight corrosion near bulkhead

Pass 5 Dec 2017 163,658 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

o/s rear missing

rear centre seat missing

Fail 3 Oct 2017 163,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at suspension outrigger . (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear brake pipe at rear brake hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 163,306 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed at offside of servo on bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger ,the first one behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel area (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

seats not fitted at time of test centre and offside rear

Pass 11 Jul 2016 156,830 miles

offside rear and centre seats missing

Fail 8 Jul 2016 156,600 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

offside rear and centre seats missing

Pass 16 Jul 2015 149,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 139,207 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 139,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 130,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 130,476 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 115,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

steering damper bottom bush slight worn

Fail 9 Jul 2012 115,391 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

steering damper bottom bush slight worn

Pass 9 Jul 2011 96,900 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 96,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,664 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 40,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,376 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,254 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 JHP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JHP, 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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J26 JHP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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