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W782 JPD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,689 mi
Last recorded224,689 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW782 JPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 224,689 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 'A' Frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering column shaft deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis repair not fixed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 224,282 miles

Rear chassis and crossmember corroded and weak

Pass 24 May 2022 224,471 miles

Both front shocker mounts corroded

Rear chassis/crossmember corroded and weak

Pass 27 Apr 2021 224,460 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 224,449 miles

Fuel system component leaking From rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 223,884 miles

Rear crossmember weak

Fail 28 Jan 2020 223,872 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear crossmember weak

Pass 11 Jan 2019 223,515 miles

Rear of engine damp with diesel

Brake pipes corroded

Chassis corroded

Front shock absorber turrets corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 223,515 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Chassis corroded

Front shock absorber turrets corroded

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

Rear of engine damp with diesel

Pass 4 Jul 2017 223,380 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers footwell (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 217,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 217,758 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 211,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 204,051 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 196,040 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 187,972 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 182,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 171,981 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 160,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 149,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 148,879 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 148,879 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 134,633 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 119,332 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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W782 JPD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W782 JPD, 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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W782 JPD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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