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X554 JVP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,716 mi
Last recorded149,716 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 149,716 miles

Nearside Front Swivel misting of oil around swivel

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 149,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel misting of oil around swivel

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 144,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR SERVICE BRAKE WEAK (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 144,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED ON N/S & O/S (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR SERVICE BRAKE WEAK (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 138,629 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 135,668 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 134,981 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,536 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test rear crossmember corroded ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 133,535 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test rear crossmember corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 130,943 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis crossmember (Tow bar removed) (6.6.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 130,943 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (Front most ) (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis crossmember (Tow bar removed) (6.6.6)

Pass 27 May 2017 130,834 miles

tow bar removed for mot retest

Fail 24 May 2017 130,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of the two (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 123,860 miles

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

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

exhaust detriated

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 123,860 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

exhaust detriated

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 118,861 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to rear of chassis

slight noise from nsf wheel bearing

steering drop link boot deteriorated but not resulting in the ingress of dirt or water

Fail 5 Feb 2014 110,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake pad wear appears to be getting close to minimum requirement

offside drag link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 110,234 miles

front brake pad wear appears to be getting close to minimum requirement

offside drag link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 107,894 miles

Corrosion around tow ball mounting/rear cross member

Drivers door mirror cracked

Oil leak

Rear offside front seat belt does not lock

Fail 16 Jan 2013 107,892 miles

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

Corrosion around tow ball mounting/rear cross member

Drivers door mirror cracked

Oil leak

Rear offside front seat belt does not lock

Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,611 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 101,611 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Drivers door mirror cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,483 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs grooved

small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2011 96,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs grooved

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,143 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 87,143 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,115 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,859 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 76,855 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 68,722 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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X554 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X554 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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X554 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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