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W146 JBV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,284 mi
Last recorded154,284 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 JBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 154,284 miles

All 4 tyres, 12 years old.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Swivel slight weep of oil/grease.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 154,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres, 12 years old.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Swivel slight weep of oil/grease.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 149,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play lower shaft (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 144,221 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 144,221 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 142,124 miles

Corrosion to suspension components (3)

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weep (2) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (2) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 142,123 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS lipped (4) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS and OS rear track rods (2) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (front) play (2) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel weep (2) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil weep (2) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box weep (2) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm play (3) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension components (3)

Pass 7 Jul 2022 137,571 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Rubber splitting

Offside Front axle swivel seal misting

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 129,194 miles

Steering drop arm, ball joint slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2020 119,797 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 107,825 miles

Both front swivel hubs slightly leaking grease

Pass 17 May 2018 97,489 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 97,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 112,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 112,275 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 81,322 miles

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

Rear propshaft rear universal joint worn

Slight play in front propshaft rear universal joint

Pass 30 May 2014 110,198 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 104,368 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 104,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 97,313 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 23 May 2012 97,309 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 May 2011 92,375 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 92,375 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 86,757 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,655 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 77,647 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 71,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 65,536 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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W146 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W146 JBV, 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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W146 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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