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W977 JBV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,949 mi
Last recorded142,949 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW977 JBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 142,949 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 142,531 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 141,904 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 141,269 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 140,293 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 139,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 137,842 miles

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

chassis assy showing signs of age

Pass 24 Mar 2017 132,934 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 132,934 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 131,953 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play Link on to steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 129,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 129,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

o/s/r fuel component very slight leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 122,830 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight leak from fuel regulator

Pass 5 Mar 2013 119,012 miles

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

front shock absorber turret both sides slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 114,533 miles

Drivers windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering damper bush slightly worn.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 114,533 miles

Drivers windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering damper bush slightly worn.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 108,976 miles

N/S rear outer wing panel damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 108,966 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S rear outer wing panel damaged.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 99,907 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 88,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper motor worn, noisy.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 88,597 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper motor worn, noisy.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 15 May 2007 80,234 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from rear gearbox / parking brake drum

Slight wear in steering damper mounting bush

Fail 2 May 2006 64,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 64,463 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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W977 JBV 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 75%.

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 W977 JBV, 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 W977 JBV registered?

W977 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W977 JBV safe to buy?

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