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W871 JAA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,802 mi
Last recorded81,802 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 JAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 81,802 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 76,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 76,651 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 75,547 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 75,546 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

screen has slight damage

Fail 2 Dec 2020 73,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,487 miles

Steering damper leaking.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 68,150 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis cross member outer ends (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor bolt in body cross member (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis cross member under radiator (2.2.C.1h)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 68,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint A-frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis cross member outer ends (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor bolt in body cross member (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis cross member under radiator (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 66,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,600 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 61,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 58,267 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 582,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 56,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,696 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,610 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,875 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 41,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 355,172 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,852 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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W871 JAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W871 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 W871 JAA registered?

W871 JAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W871 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W871 JAA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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