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W433 JSE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,357 mi
Last recorded160,357 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW433 JSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 160,357 miles

heavily modified

Pass 9 Apr 2021 156,092 miles

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

chassis corrosion

vehicle undersealed

welding carried out to chassis

Pass 12 Nov 2019 151,312 miles

chassis very corroded

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 30 Oct 2019 151,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis very corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 146,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair discs corroded (1.2.1 (c))

chassis corroded in many places and has many welding patch repairs

Pass 12 Oct 2017 143,860 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 143,506 miles

all tyres perishing badly

chassis sills and floor very rusty

engine very noisy

exhaust very rusty and weak

hub seals leaking

oil leaks

seat belts in poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2015 143,506 miles

exhaust very rusty and weak

hub seals leaking

oil leaks

seat belts in poor condition

engine very noisy

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Passenger's seat insecure centre (6.2.A.1)

Statutory seat belt missing centre (5.1.1)

all tyres perishing badly

chassis sills and floor very rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2014 142,409 miles

no emmisions detected

Fail 23 Oct 2014 142,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 136,879 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 118,207 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 108,616 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 107,108 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 107,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 96,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 108,792 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 108,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 108,475 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 100,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 91,137 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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W433 JSE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W433 JSE, 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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W433 JSE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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