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W631 UKJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

169,834 mi
Last recorded169,834 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW631 UKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 169,834 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, towards flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 167,559 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 165,236 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 165,208 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 162,639 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 160,809 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

N/S/F SWIVEL HUB LEAKING

Fail 10 Nov 2021 160,780 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER O/S AND N/S (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

N/S/F SWIVEL HUB LEAKING

Pass 13 Oct 2020 158,808 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 155,962 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 155,957 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm ball joint play and split dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

Pass 8 May 2018 153,509 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 153,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting end of chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting end of chassis (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 152,315 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 152,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 145,715 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 145,715 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,805 miles

Advise offside rear outrigger rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 128,969 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 120,416 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 120,146 miles

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

Advise front sphears leaking

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 110,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 99,997 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,496 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,925 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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W631 UKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W631 UKJ, 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 W631 UKJ registered?

W631 UKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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