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W57 JKS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

191,520 mi
Last recorded191,520 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 JKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 191,520 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 181,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 169,901 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 163,741 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 159,879 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 158,725 miles

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

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 155,972 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 155,951 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember within 30cm of steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper blade torn

rear brake discs heavily corroded

steering damper bush worn

Pass 7 Feb 2017 152,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 150,605 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 147,821 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

under vehicle covered in mud

Pass 19 Sep 2013 140,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

seat box coroded not severe

Fail 2 Sep 2013 140,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

rear discs coroded on inside indicating seized caliper pistons

seat box coroded n/s & o/s

Pass 29 Sep 2012 136,043 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 131,485 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 131,483 miles

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 125,715 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 125,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 118,230 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 112,132 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 107,272 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 107,270 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 99,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 99,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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W57 JKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W57 JKS, 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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W57 JKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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