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X599 JRD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,863 mi
Last recorded138,863 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX599 JRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 138,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger to front radius arm behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger to front radius arm behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 138,630 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle not releasing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis rail to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger behing front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 132,449 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 132,449 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail transfer box end (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 20 Jul 2023 128,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tubed out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

fuel tank protective cover corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2023 128,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tubed out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank protective cover corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2022 127,437 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank guard corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2022 127,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box hanger mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank guard corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2021 124,506 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,486 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 115,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,906 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,789 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 109,780 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,220 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,142 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,928 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,722 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,226 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,160 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 72,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,011 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 58,979 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,124 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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X599 JRD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X599 JRD, 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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What year was X599 JRD registered?

X599 JRD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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