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W319 SJF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

150,441 mi
Last recorded150,441 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW319 SJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 150,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 149,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 149,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 148,132 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 147,481 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 145,915 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 143,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 141,233 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 141,233 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locknut loose o/s front at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 138,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 135,570 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 131,614 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 125,289 miles

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

headlights slightly very slightly high

Pass 2 Jul 2014 125,289 miles

headlights slightly very slightly high

Pass 5 Jul 2013 119,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 114,457 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 98,811 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 88,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,612 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 81,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 75,150 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 65,279 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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W319 SJF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W319 SJF, 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

How do I check the history of W319 SJF?

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What year was W319 SJF registered?

W319 SJF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W319 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W319 SJF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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