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W674 UJH

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

156,146 mi
Last recorded156,146 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW674 UJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 156,146 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 155,973 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 155,767 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 155,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working Both fronts (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 155,655 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 155,655 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 155,445 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 155,338 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 155,337 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 155,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 154,992 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 154,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)

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

offside front seat belt buckle casing damaged but still operational

Pass 11 Apr 2017 153,879 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

all tyres have age cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 153,452 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view non obligitory (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 153,451 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view non obligitory (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 153,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 153,060 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside mirror damaged

offside front hub leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2013 151,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 144,111 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 144,111 miles

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 132,864 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 132,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 120,125 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 120,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 107,704 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 100,042 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 88,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 77,293 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 61,891 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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W674 UJH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W674 UJH, 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 W674 UJH registered?

W674 UJH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W674 UJH shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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