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W574 JWP

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,679 mi
Last recorded86,679 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW574 JWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,679 miles

slight corrosion rear body support channel in front of rear wheels

slight corrosion rear chassis by step

Pass 9 May 2015 76,983 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 76,981 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,449 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

high level stop lamp inoperative, unable to see if disconnected

no coolant in system, expansion bottle empty

steering noisy

vehicle has some under body corrosion but not within structral point

Fail 26 Jul 2012 68,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

high level stop lamp inoperative, unable to see if disconnected

no coolant in system, expansion bottle empty

steering noisy

vehicle has some under body corrosion but not within structral point

Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,436 miles

advise corrosion to nearside rear outrigger

Fail 5 Aug 2011 67,432 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise corrosion to nearside rear outrigger

Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,654 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 65,654 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,616 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,713 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,741 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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W574 JWP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W574 JWP, 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 W574 JWP registered?

W574 JWP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W574 JWP safe to buy?

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