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V342 JBS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,375 mi
Last recorded111,375 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 JBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 111,375 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 111,373 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing front (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,925 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 88,172 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 80,020 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 72,140 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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V342 JBS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V342 JBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V342 JBS registered?

V342 JBS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is V342 JBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V342 JBS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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