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J600 AKH

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

102,438 mi
Last recorded102,438 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 AKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 102,438 miles

All Tyres Cracking/Perished And Have Multiple Cuts Bot Not Deep Enough To Reach Cords

Both Front Swivel Joints Has Light Seepage

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 102,424 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both Front (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All Sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All Tyres Cracking/Perished And Have Multiple Cuts Bot Not Deep Enough To Reach Cords

Both Front Swivel Joints Has Light Seepage

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 96,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 95,968 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 95,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 95,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking suspect from pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on forward steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member - as marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front hub swivel seal leaking badly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and outer lens is missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

areas of bodywork damage - no sharp edges

reverse light not working and light unit lens cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface cuts to tyre sidewalls

Fail 18 Oct 2021 95,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface cuts to tyre sidewalls

Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,973 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 94,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint on axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 93,411 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 93,407 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working offside rear (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front panhard rod offside pin/bus (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front panhard rod nearside pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 92,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 92,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front damper top mountings corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front propshaft rear U/J badly worn

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,333 miles

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front shock absorber mounting strut (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,889 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall no cords exposed

Fail 29 Oct 2015 91,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked on rear axle (3.6.B.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns279 os177 = 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,416 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 91,408 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 91,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,053 miles

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside siderepeater lens missing

slight misshape to offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2012 90,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside siderepeater lens missing

slight misshape to offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2011 88,566 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 88,559 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

offside and nearside windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,895 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 83,595 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 80,443 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 80,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 75,460 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 71,289 miles

o/s/f axle end sphere slightly corroded

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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J600 AKH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 J600 AKH, 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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J600 AKH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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