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W543 JAE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

106,651 mi
Last recorded106,651 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 JAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,651 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,085 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 103,856 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 103,854 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 103,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 103,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 103,092 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 103,044 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and Offside center of chassis prescribed area excessively corroded, but doesnt significantly reduced structural strength of suspension mount

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

excessive corrosion to rear chassis cross member

Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,482 miles

excessive corrosion to offside center and offside rear of chassis but is not in a prescribed area

Pass 19 Feb 2020 101,996 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,790 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,607 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,381 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 98,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,254 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face braking surface reduced (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 97,254 miles

Headlamp switch faulty Mainbeam does not stay on (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Anti roll bar attachment possibly worn as well (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished (265/75/16

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 95,974 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 95,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 94,657 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 94,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,444 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 934,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise condidition of indocator switch baorder line

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,322 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 88,322 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 84,274 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 79,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,821 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 66,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 56,858 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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W543 JAE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W543 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.

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What year was W543 JAE registered?

W543 JAE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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