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W919 JSC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

160,012 mi
Last recorded160,012 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW919 JSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 160,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 153,499 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 149,182 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,143 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 142,796 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 142,145 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 139,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security & damaged slightly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 139,078 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security & damaged slightly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 138,122 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

service brake efficiency only just met (55%)

swivels damp

Fail 15 Sep 2017 138,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

service brake efficiency only just met (55%)

swivels damp

Pass 30 Jul 2016 136,100 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 136,090 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort off side (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play off side (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 135,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 123,734 miles

n/s/f wing slightly damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2013 134,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f wing slightly damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 131,223 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 121,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 121,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 115,913 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 106,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 95,456 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 86,078 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 70,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 55,900 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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W919 JSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 W919 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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What year was W919 JSC registered?

W919 JSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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