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W353 CJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,029 mi
Last recorded118,029 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 CJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 118,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed x2 nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger-rear of front wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 115,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 115,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 111,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 111,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 106,669 miles

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

surface corrosion to body panels

Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tractor joint leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 106,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front out rigger corroding

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,550 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear crossmember corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,181 miles

Rear crossmember corroding

Offside rear tyre has nail in

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,861 miles

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

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

rear croosmember corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,694 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,078 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,007 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil misting on o/s/f suspension unit

Fail 21 Feb 2012 86,007 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil misting on o/s/f suspension unit

Pass 12 Mar 2011 78,296 miles

Offside Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,510 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 72,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,126 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,816 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 65,379 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 63,491 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,489 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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W353 CJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W353 CJW, 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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W353 CJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W353 CJW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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