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W331 SJF

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

167,911 mi
Last recorded167,911 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 SJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 167,911 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 167,499 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 166,983 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 166,482 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 166,069 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 165,626 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 164,769 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 163,904 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 162,899 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 159,363 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 159,355 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 156,672 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 152,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 147,005 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 140,877 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 134,365 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 127,858 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 123,125 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 117,069 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 111,189 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,570 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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W331 SJF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W331 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

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What year was W331 SJF registered?

W331 SJF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W331 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W331 SJF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W331 SJF have outstanding finance?

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