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X381 JVP

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,326 mi
Last recorded142,326 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX381 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 142,326 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 142,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm mount, Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount, Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm, Crossmember, N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bulkhead (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel housing damp

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Steering damper bush slight play

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 141,301 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bulkhead corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering damper bush slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 141,301 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bulkhead corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering damper bush slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 139,837 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bulkhead corroded and holed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play O/S steering damper bush

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 139,837 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount, on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bulkhead corroded and holed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play O/S steering damper bush

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 138,003 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Steering damper bush has slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 138,003 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake servo split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, Trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both front radius arms, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arms, forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Steering damper bush has slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 132,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering damper bush has slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arms and trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 132,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering damper bush has slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arms and trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 129,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension to chassis bushes are perished but have no movement.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 126,021 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slighty corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 125,982 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slighty corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 121,607 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 117,812 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Oil leak from gearbox area

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 117,805 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level below the minimum mark (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail as marked (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail area as marked (6.6.6)

Oil leak from engine area

Oil leak from gearbox area

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,283 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 110,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,582 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 105,351 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 100,049 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 100,049 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

n/s swivel hub seal leaking.

o/s swivel hub oil seal leaking. SEVERE

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,048 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear seat belt webbing damaged.

Nearside rear wheel arch trim missing.

Offside sidestep rear support bracket corroded (rear of step insecure)

Oil leak

Play in nearside wiper spindle.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 91,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside front and nearside rear seat belt webbing damaged.

Nearside rear wheel arch trim missing.

Offside sidestep rear support bracket corroded (rear of step insecure)

Oil leak

Play in nearside wiper spindle.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,326 miles

NS wiper arm excess movement

NSR wheel arch leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear diff input seal leaking

Fail 8 Oct 2010 83,326 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

NS wiper arm excess movement

NSR wheel arch leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear diff input seal leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,440 miles

Differential pinion seal leaking

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear wheel arch missing

Slight leak from steering box

Fail 6 Oct 2009 74,440 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Differential pinion seal leaking

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front and offside front hub seals leaking

Nearside rear wheel arch missing

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,410 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 65,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,298 miles

early leakaged noted from steering box

front axle radius arm bushes showing some separation

rear axle tie bar front mountings showing separation

slight oil seepage noted from front axle tractor seals

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,562 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 37,415 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

front number plate poor

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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X381 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X381 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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X381 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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