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W562 JHC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,137 mi
Last recorded99,137 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW562 JHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 99,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 97,409 miles

Central Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,961 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 92,961 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,050 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 85,714 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,205 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,599 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,011 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,125 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 51,803 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 51,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,244 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,347 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2005 29,455 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 29,455 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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W562 JHC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W562 JHC, 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

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What year was W562 JHC registered?

W562 JHC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W562 JHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W562 JHC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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