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W451 JHL

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,656 mi
Last recorded202,656 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 JHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 202,656 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 199,683 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 199,672 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 196,455 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 193,311 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 190,558 miles

Both front swivels damp

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion to front lower bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 188,667 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Slight corrosion to front lower bulkhead

Steering damper bushes worn

Pass 3 Jul 2019 186,501 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box drop arm showing play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 184,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 180,627 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside lower (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 175,382 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 167,948 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 167,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear diffs leaking.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 165,037 miles

advise nsr brake disc rusty

advise rear inner brake pads worn

advise slight fluffing to drivers seat belt

Fail 3 Jun 2014 165,037 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

advise nsr brake disc rusty

advise rattle from exhaust

advise rear inner brake pads worn

advise slight fluffing to drivers seat belt

Pass 8 May 2013 158,645 miles

advise surface rust on nsf brake pipe and nsr brake disc

Fail 8 May 2013 158,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

advise surface rust on nsf brake pipe and nsr brake disc

Pass 7 Jun 2012 155,301 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 154,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear door damaged

slight misting nearside pivot

Pass 9 Jul 2011 154,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear door damaged

slight misting nearside pivot

Pass 9 Jul 2010 148,048 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 148,047 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 134,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight oil leak n/s/front hub seal

slight play rear prop uj

Pass 9 Jul 2008 123,438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 106,255 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 911,302 miles

o/s/f swivel hub seal seapage

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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W451 JHL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W451 JHL, 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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What year was W451 JHL registered?

W451 JHL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W451 JHL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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