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R90 JDJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,313 mi
Last recorded124,313 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 JDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 124,313 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 122,434 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides . (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 122,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides . (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 117,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 113,146 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking fluid (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective lots of play in wiper arms ns and os (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 113,117 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose front bolts on handbrake drum (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking fluid (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective lots of play in wiper arms ns and os (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 106,378 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in swivel (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel leaking grease

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 97,338 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 97,333 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 91,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spotting to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,796 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,436 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate condition

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,412 miles

rear prop shaft uj worn

Fail 25 Feb 2016 65,270 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

rear prop shaft uj worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,646 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 53,483 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,051 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,224 miles

rear axle pinion oil seal is leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,893 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,675 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 43,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,252 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,540 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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R90 JDJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R90 JDJ, 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 R90 JDJ registered?

R90 JDJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is R90 JDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R90 JDJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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