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W813 JGR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,521 mi
Last recorded115,521 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW813 JGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 115,521 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 112,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 111,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 110,646 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 110,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount area (turret) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible ladders obscure (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 110,095 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 110,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 109,366 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 108,408 miles

o/s front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 15 Dec 2016 107,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front out rigger starting to corrode

Pass 8 Dec 2015 104,594 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,022 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 99,959 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 97,006 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 97,006 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,339 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 86,772 miles

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

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

all rear seat's down. unable to check rear seat belts.

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills near body mounting has slight corrosion.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 79,499 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,252 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 72,216 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oilleak from front differential seal

Pass 13 Dec 2007 69,875 miles

Front Diff Pinion Seal Leak

RH Swivel Oil Leak

Fail 11 Dec 2007 69,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Diff Pinion Seal Leak

LHR tyre cracked and close to failure

RH Swivel Oil Leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,737 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 67,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 64,901 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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W813 JGR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 W813 JGR, 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 W813 JGR registered?

W813 JGR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W813 JGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W813 JGR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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