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S77 JAV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

214,232 mi
Last recorded214,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 JAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 214,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 206,441 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 199,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 191,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 183,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 173,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 163,047 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 153,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 144,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear shocks bottom bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2017 137,436 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 137,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 127,656 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,791 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 112,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 109,629 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 106,014 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,588 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 98,019 miles

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

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

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

clutch hose leaking

steerng damper bush has slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2010 98,019 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch hose leaking

steerng damper bush has slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2009 90,674 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 90,674 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 90,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 78,934 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,132 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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S77 JAV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S77 JAV, 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 S77 JAV registered?

S77 JAV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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