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X179 JJH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,341 mi
Last recorded57,341 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 JJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 57,341 miles

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

Front hub swivel joints damped

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 56,538 miles

Both front hub swivel joints appear damp

Front steering arm ball joint gaiter beginning to perish

Red EML light illuminated on dash

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 20 Dec 2021 55,247 miles

Both front swivel/hub seals leaking

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2020 53,736 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 52,275 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 49,924 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 46,961 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 46,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 43,937 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 41,939 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 39,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 39,914 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 336,983 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 33,177 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 28,824 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,843 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 20,878 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 167,995 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 12,826 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 9,125 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 56,545 miles

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

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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X179 JJH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X179 JJH, 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 X179 JJH registered?

X179 JJH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X179 JJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X179 JJH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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