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J5 NSH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,375 mi
Last recorded85,375 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 NSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 85,375 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch worn (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security anti roll bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tow bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leaks but not excessive various

Fail 20 Nov 2025 85,373 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axel support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,450 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,660 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 81,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,894 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 79,748 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,730 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 77,711 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn REAR D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,000 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,886 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,711 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bushes have slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2016 64,711 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bushes have slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,250 miles

Rear exhaust joint pasted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 61,249 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint pasted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,485 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,100 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,452 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,145 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,726 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,242 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,508 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 28,191 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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J5 NSH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J5 NSH, 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 J5 NSH?

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What year was J5 NSH registered?

J5 NSH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is J5 NSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 NSH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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