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W136 JSE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,388 mi
Last recorded68,388 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 JSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 68,388 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 68,052 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 68,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 67,954 miles

both rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 67,913 miles

Offside Front drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

both rear brake disc's slightly corroding

exhaust rear pipe to joint deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2020 67,507 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 67,231 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,347 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight oil leak on front hubs

Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,931 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 65,902 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking on rear of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,597 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,176 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,381 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,996 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,706 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,293 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 422,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,890 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,472 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W136 JSE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W136 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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W136 JSE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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