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W519 JAE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

54,530 mi
Last recorded54,530 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW519 JAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 54,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 53,628 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 52,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,706 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 51,706 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,966 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,955 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,880 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 46,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,284 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,545 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 39,545 miles

Central Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN UNIVERSAL JOINT REAR PROP

Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,057 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 37,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,797 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,511 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 32,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,285 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,115 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 28,115 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,740 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,975 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 20,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,075 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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W519 JAE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 W519 JAE, 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 W519 JAE?

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What year was W519 JAE registered?

W519 JAE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W519 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W519 JAE shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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