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W132 JSE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,630 mi
Last recorded147,630 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 JSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 147,630 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 142,441 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 134,266 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 131,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,575 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,480 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 122,470 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 119,888 miles

underside of body corroded outwith prescribed areas/chassis welding repaired

Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,622 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 116,555 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central rear aluminium mount on vehicle body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central outer chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,083 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 111,190 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

all 4 tyres slightly cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2015 111,190 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

all 4 tyres slightly cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 104,978 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 101,981 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,374 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 98,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 86,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,635 miles

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

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

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

offside front drag link end dust cover split

Fail 9 Jun 2008 77,635 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside front drag link end dust cover split

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,020 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 61,589 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 61,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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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W132 JSE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W132 JSE, 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 W132 JSE registered?

W132 JSE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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