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W152 JRE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,821 mi
Last recorded88,821 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW152 JRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 82,543 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight pull to left when braking

Pass 18 Jun 2016 75,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,286 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,987 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 71,987 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,256 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some deterioration to os door mirror glass

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,775 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,533 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 62,533 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,345 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 47,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,233 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,882 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,066 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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W152 JRE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W152 JRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W152 JRE registered?

W152 JRE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W152 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W152 JRE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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