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V5 JKF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,024 mi
Last recorded83,024 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 JKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,024 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 82,441 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 82,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 82,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 80,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front hub seal has a minor oil leak

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

Offside Front hub seal has a minor oil leak

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,794 miles

Nearside Front hub seal has a minor oil leak

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

Offside Front hub oil seal has a minor oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,003 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

grease leaking from both front hubs

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,452 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

grease leaking from both front hubs

Fail 6 Mar 2013 74,409 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

grease leaking from both front hubs

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,339 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,435 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,267 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,167 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 63,206 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 63,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,192 miles

dampness to fuel filter area

emissions close to maximum

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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V5 JKF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V5 JKF, 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 V5 JKF registered?

V5 JKF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is V5 JKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 JKF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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