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W903 JSC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,956 mi
Last recorded133,956 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW903 JSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 133,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all spring seats corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 133,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Has water in the headlight unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 131,688 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 131,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 131,393 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,948 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 128,948 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 126,228 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 124,307 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 124,307 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 121,309 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 117,653 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 114,639 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 112,995 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 110,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 110,471 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all discs corroding

chassis, suspension, body is severely corroded in most areas

no coolant in resevoir

play in fan

play in wiper arms

slight play in all steering ball joints

Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,834 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 107,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 102,826 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 98,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,217 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,645 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 77,645 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,202 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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W903 JSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W903 JSC, 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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W903 JSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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