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W144 SJU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,454 mi
Last recorded181,454 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 SJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 181,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front floor / bulkhead corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 173,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear body crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 164,149 miles

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

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

off side front floor corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 151,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear outrigger corroded

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 150,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rear outrigger corroded

Offside Front floor coprroded

Offside Rear outrigger corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 141,214 miles

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 141,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 130,481 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s footwells (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

light perishing on tyre sidewalls

Pass 11 Sep 2019 126,670 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 125,377 miles

Both sides rear bump stops missing

Fail 30 Aug 2018 125,377 miles

Position lamp not working Both sides front (4.2.1 (a))

Both sides rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,822 miles

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 123,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bump stops missing

Rear chassis cross member outer section corrodeed

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 119,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear bump stops missing

Rear chassis cross member outer section corrodeed

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

minor oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 107,841 miles

raer bump stops missing

Fail 9 Sep 2014 107,841 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

raer bump stops missing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,712 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 100,657 miles

Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,576 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 92,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 861,045 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear bumper

slight cut to nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,981 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside rear door

general oil leaks noted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,267 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,939 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,001 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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W144 SJU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W144 SJU, 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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W144 SJU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W144 SJU shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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