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X662 JJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,458 mi
Last recorded182,458 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX662 JJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 182,458 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 182,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both centre chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 180,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 173,794 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 165,528 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 156,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 146,993 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 138,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 128,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 120,673 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,927 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,616 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,528 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 97,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 97,315 miles

Front discs corroded slight judder Advise

N/S/R Shock push (Play)

Rear X member corroded

Rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 97,315 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front discs corroded slight judder Advise

N/S/R Shock push (Play)

Rear X member corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 90,651 miles

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

front steering shocker play

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r shock bush slight play

oil leak

oil leak rear diff

rear exhaust corroded

washers spread patern

Fail 5 May 2011 90,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

front steering shocker play

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r shock bush slight play

oil leak

oil leak rear diff

rear exhaust corroded

washers spread patern

Fail 3 May 2011 90,644 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 90,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 85,742 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 85,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 81,021 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 81,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 74,602 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 74,594 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 69,061 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 69,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X662 JJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X662 JJW, 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 X662 JJW registered?

X662 JJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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