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X344 JVP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

183,821 mi
Last recorded183,821 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX344 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 183,821 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 181,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 181,601 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan above outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 179,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower section of door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower section of door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 179,228 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower section of door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower section of door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 177,443 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 177,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 175,656 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 175,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 174,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 174,544 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 174,544 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 169,615 miles

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

play to n/s/front lower suspension joint

wipers in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2014 156,393 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 148,061 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 24 Jul 2013 148,061 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 26 Jul 2012 140,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

play in steering box drop arm ball joint close to excessive

slight corrosion to chassis rails

steering damper bush deteriorated and slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2011 132,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails

dampness around steering box bottom seal

nearside and offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust joint poor

steering shock absorber bush deteriorated and slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2011 132,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails

dampness around steering box bottom seal

nearside and offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust joint poor

steering shock absorber bush deteriorated and slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2010 123,257 miles

play in rear upper shock bushes

play in steering shock bush

slight corrosion by brake servo

Fail 21 Jul 2010 123,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nail in n/s/r and n/s/f tyres

play in rear upper shock bushes

play in steering shock bush

slight corrosion by brake servo

Pass 2 Jul 2009 111,547 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 11,145 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,849 miles

centre exhqaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 92,604 miles

corrosion underneath of vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2007 92,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2006 81,749 miles

h/b travel high

Fail 4 Jul 2006 81,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

h/b travel high

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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X344 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X344 JVP, 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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X344 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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