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V333 JPM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

210,564 mi
Last recorded210,564 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV333 JPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 210,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 205,000 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable link arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 200,096 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear link arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 195,278 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear link arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 192,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 188,689 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 182,799 miles

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

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

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

slight h/brake travel

Pass 20 Dec 2018 175,016 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 174,986 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 167,498 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 161,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front trailing arm bushes slightly worn ,axle end

Pass 8 Dec 2015 154,073 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 147,725 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

front trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 Dec 2013 142,071 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 136,629 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 130,126 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 125,007 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 113,005 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 102,024 miles

Clutch slave cylinder damp

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,428 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 94,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 84,589 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 84,558 miles

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

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

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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V333 JPM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V333 JPM, 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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V333 JPM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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