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W576 JWP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,698 mi
Last recorded136,698 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW576 JWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 136,698 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member to c pillars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle play/noise

Pass 27 Nov 2024 133,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear tyre flat (spare)

Fail 26 Nov 2024 133,873 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear tyre flat (spare)

Pass 6 Dec 2023 130,476 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 130,476 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear u\j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated near body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated near body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle leaking badly (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,296 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 124,283 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury corroded and sharp edges (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2021 120,315 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 120,309 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Washer missing (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 116,319 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 116,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,705 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 111,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turrett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,343 miles

Rear Upper body mounts corroded both nearside and offside

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper both rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Oct 2018 103,251 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by tank and up beside tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper body mounts corroded both nearside and offside

Rear Upper both rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Oct 2017 937,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 937,446 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,538 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 93,538 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 92,632 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 92,632 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2014 90,591 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 90,550 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,295 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 87,295 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,865 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 84,865 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,112 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,244 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,746 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,943 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,858 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 60,858 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,691 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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W576 JWP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W576 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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W576 JWP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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