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J5 ODB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

162,658 mi
Last recorded162,658 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 ODB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 162,658 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 162,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 160,842 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 159,129 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,945 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 156,945 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 154,778 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 154,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 151,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 149,595 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 147,335 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 145,135 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 141,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 137,126 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 137,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 132,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 132,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 126,374 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside front swivel hub oil seal is leaking

Pass 19 May 2011 119,463 miles

slight play in n/s front wheel

Pass 17 May 2010 110,519 miles

nsf steering arm possibly worn

Fail 17 May 2010 110,519 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

nsf steering arm possibly worn

Pass 18 May 2009 103,289 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 103,068 miles

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 90,625 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 90,488 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 78,001 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 77,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 67,771 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 67,703 miles

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

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

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 ODB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J5 ODB, 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 J5 ODB registered?

J5 ODB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2000.

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