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W904 JGV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,585 mi
Last recorded111,585 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW904 JGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 111,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts thru tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts thru tread area , tyre worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts thru tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,442 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,817 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,557 miles

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,035 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side front hub seal leaking

off side front fog light damaged

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 85,035 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side front hub seal leaking

off side front fog light damaged

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,380 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,746 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,120 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,692 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 53,542 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,065 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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W904 JGV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W904 JGV, 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 W904 JGV registered?

W904 JGV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W904 JGV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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