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X57 JOM

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

250,781 mi
Last recorded250,781 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX57 JOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 250,781 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 250,667 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak o/s/r of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 249,858 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 249,841 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 249,081 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 249,801 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 248,507 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 238,804 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

rear propshaft loose

steering damper bush worn

Fail 4 Nov 2017 238,804 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

rear propshaft loose

steering damper bush worn

Pass 4 Nov 2016 226,156 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 209,999 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f hub seal slightly leaking

steering damper rubber bush has slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2015 209,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative n/s and o/s (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r hub seal slightly leaking

o/s/f hub seal slightly leaking

steering damper rubber bush has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2014 173,431 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 144,385 miles

offside headlamp misted up

Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,349 miles

rear no plate partly obstruched by rear ladder

Fail 23 Mar 2011 94,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear no plate partly obstruched by rear ladder

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 82,921 miles

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

Oil leak

no water system pressure cap on expansion bottle

Fail 17 Mar 2009 82,905 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

no water system pressure cap on expansion bottle

Pass 29 Nov 2007 75,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 72,782 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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X57 JOM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X57 JOM, 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 X57 JOM registered?

X57 JOM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 2000.

Is X57 JOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X57 JOM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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