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X647 JAU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,351 mi
Last recorded55,351 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX647 JAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all coil springs corroded

both front hub seals slight leak

chassis coated in bitumen

chassis out riggers corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 55,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

all coil springs corroded

both front hub seala slight leaks

brake pipes coated in bitumen

chassis coated in bitumen

out riggers corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front doors corroded

both front hubs leaking

brake pipes and chassis covered in underseal

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 53,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front hubs leaking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front doors corroded

brake pipes and chassis covered in underseal

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,760 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered can not see to test

o/s wiper blade split at end

Fail 13 Nov 2013 50,599 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered can not see to test

o/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,487 miles

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2012 49,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,535 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished

all chassis slightly corroded

o/s rear brake disc badly corroded

slight leak from both front hubs

Fail 23 Nov 2011 48,535 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished

all chassis slightly corroded

o/s rear brake disc badly corroded

slight leak from both front hubs

Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,424 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front mud flap not fully secure

Fail 1 Dec 2009 42,050 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front mud flap not fully secure

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,295 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,302 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,744 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 33,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X647 JAU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 X647 JAU, 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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X647 JAU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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