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W695 PJA

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

192,382 mi
Last recorded192,382 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW695 PJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 192,382 miles

Both front brake backplates missing

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers not parking automatically

Fail 25 Feb 2026 192,382 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front brake backplates missing

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers not parking automatically

Pass 5 Dec 2024 184,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 183,379 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 181,823 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 181,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 180,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 174,974 miles

surface rust on rear axle brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2011 162,351 miles

advise some travel on footbrake pedal

advise surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 8 Apr 2009 154,097 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 144,775 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 139,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 128,731 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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W695 PJA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W695 PJA, 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 W695 PJA registered?

W695 PJA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is W695 PJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W695 PJA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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