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W853 JAA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,577 mi
Last recorded81,577 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 JAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 80,501 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,404 miles

Nearside front body mount corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,385 miles

nearside front body mount corroded but not affecting the overall security of the body

Fail 1 Sep 2022 76,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

nearside front body mount corroded but not affecting the overall security of the body

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,232 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 74,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,238 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

coolant level low.

engine cover fitted.

Fail 10 Aug 2018 66,199 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,838 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 63,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,529 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 59,529 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,008 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,829 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,361 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 51,361 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,117 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 50,117 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,335 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,424 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,080 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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W853 JAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W853 JAA, 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 W853 JAA registered?

W853 JAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W853 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W853 JAA shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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