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X663 JJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,154 mi
Last recorded160,154 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX663 JJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 160,154 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 157,723 miles

Both front swivel housings leaking slightly.

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 157,436 miles

Both front swivel housings leaking slightly.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 157,392 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Both front swivel housings leaking slightly.

Both rear hub seals leaking slightly - outer.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 155,554 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 154,356 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 151,162 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 148,673 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 143,927 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 140,506 miles

Front Both front tyres have cracks in tread, but cords not visible at present

Fail 22 Mar 2018 140,465 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Two area's (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Two area's (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Both front tyres have cracks in tread, but cords not visible at present

Pass 7 Feb 2017 136,834 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 132,775 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 132,073 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 130,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil loss from both front swival hubs

Slight oil loss from right hand rear hub

Pass 4 Nov 2011 130,576 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil loss from both front swival hubs

Slight oil loss from right hand rear hub

Pass 25 Nov 2009 126,058 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 126,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 120,546 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 111,791 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 105,069 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 104,929 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 104,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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X663 JJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 X663 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 X663 JJW registered?

X663 JJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X663 JJW safe to buy?

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