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X289 JHG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

164,722 mi
Last recorded164,722 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 JHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 164,722 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 164,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 164,681 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 164,634 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure front mount to the body floor rotten (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 163,243 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 159,966 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 156,232 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 156,229 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 154,520 miles

body mtgs corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Nov 2018 154,503 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

body mtgs corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2017 152,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 150,778 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 148,216 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 144,425 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,480 miles

osf tyre wall cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2012 132,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011
Fail 17 Oct 2011 124,308 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 116,558 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 106,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 98,138 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,553 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 79,553 miles

Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 669,930 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 669,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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X289 JHG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X289 JHG, 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 X289 JHG registered?

X289 JHG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X289 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X289 JHG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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