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X283 JBO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

205,949 mi
Last recorded205,949 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 JBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 205,949 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025
Fail 12 Dec 2024 203,478 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 200,985 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2023 200,883 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 198,172 miles

Front hub oil seals slight leak

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 9 Nov 2022 198,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front hub oil seals slight leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2021 195,915 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 192,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2020 192,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s/absorber mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear axle tie bar mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 187,112 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 179,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 174,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 169,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 163,659 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING CONE HAS SOME CORROSION AND HOLE AT THE BASE

Fail 2 Mar 2015 163,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING CONE HAS SOME CORROSION AND HOLE AT THE BASE

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 159,635 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 193,635 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 155,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 152,870 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 144,688 miles

slight movement in n/s and o/s/rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,318 miles

o/s/rear mud flap missing

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 14 Jul 2008 122,459 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 109,173 miles

slight leek from power steering box

surface cut on o/s/f tyre on outer wall

Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

unable to axcess centre saftey belt

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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X283 JBO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X283 JBO, 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 X283 JBO registered?

X283 JBO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X283 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X283 JBO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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