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X439 JNP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

164,472 mi
Last recorded164,472 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX439 JNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 164,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 158,872 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 154,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 154,607 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 154,580 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS / CROSS MEMBER / TOW BAR BRACKET AREA HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS / REAR CROSS MEMBER / TOW BAR BRACKET / (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 153,177 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 153,030 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear and both side at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety axle onto brake (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hard onto chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 150,899 miles

Offside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Fail 14 Jul 2020 150,896 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 9 Mar 2019 144,876 miles

advise play in stearing joints undersealed chasie head light swiches poor

Pass 3 Mar 2018 141,540 miles

advise coverd in snow

Pass 18 Feb 2017 136,441 miles

advise front pads car been standing

Pass 13 Feb 2016 133,418 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 128,266 miles

tyers low

Pass 25 Jan 2014 124,418 miles

play in hubs front light crossion chaseie pads low all round

Pass 17 Nov 2012 118,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 116,805 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 112,552 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 108,172 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 89,730 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 85,619 miles

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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X439 JNP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X439 JNP, 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 X439 JNP registered?

X439 JNP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 2000.

Is X439 JNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X439 JNP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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