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W945 JRM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

128,121 mi
Last recorded128,121 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 JRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 128,121 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 124,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,066 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 108,864 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,588 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,224 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,816 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bumpstop on body missing

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber bush slightly worn

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,945 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,152 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,318 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,591 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,098 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 64,085 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,690 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,924 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,862 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,371 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,085 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 28,571 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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W945 JRM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W945 JRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W945 JRM registered?

W945 JRM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W945 JRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W945 JRM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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