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W843 JNP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,627 mi
Last recorded75,627 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW843 JNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 75,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 75,355 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 75,355 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion in floor pan o\s\f

n\s\f body mounting corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 74,771 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,492 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 74,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,185 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,716 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 73,716 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,316 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 73,314 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and upper adjuster screw missing. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,895 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 72,895 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,258 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,784 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 70,784 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,958 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,369 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 66,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,941 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,648 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 54,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,286 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 27,168 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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W843 JNP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W843 JNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W843 JNP registered?

W843 JNP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W843 JNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W843 JNP shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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