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W151 JRM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,376 mi
Last recorded80,376 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 JRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 80,376 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 80,376 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,337 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2009 74,335 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 67,779 miles

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

Offside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 62,222 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 62,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 May 2006 56,163 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2006 56,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W151 JRM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W151 JRM, 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 W151 JRM registered?

W151 JRM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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