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S22 JMY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

195,102 mi
Last recorded195,102 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 JMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 195,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 189,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 189,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to n/s centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 189,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to n/s centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 183,739 miles

Central Front steering damper bush worn

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke from exhaust when accelerator depressed (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Door handle loose/broken but door can still be opened

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 183,734 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Brake servo inoperative Brake pedal hard, ignition off pedal pumped and held, pedal has no movement when vehicle started (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front steering damper bush worn

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke from exhaust when accelerator depressed (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Door handle loose/broken but door can still be opened

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 177,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip out of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tow barr ball has slight wear

under body covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jun 2019 170,798 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 170,778 miles

Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column has an unsafe modification drop arm (2.2.2 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 163,965 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 158,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 153,737 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 149,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 144,670 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 140,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 135,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 128,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 122,004 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 122,004 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 113,260 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 113,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 101,204 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 101,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 90,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,135 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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S22 JMY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S22 JMY, 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 S22 JMY registered?

S22 JMY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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The MOT history for S22 JMY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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