CarVerify

Free Car Check

X665 JJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,919 mi
Last recorded166,919 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX665 JJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 166,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 166,919 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 166,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle stabilizer rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear propshaft joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 166,919 miles

rear chassis rails corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 166,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 166,919 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Oct 2015 165,095 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 159,213 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 150,770 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 143,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 143,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 131,610 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 124,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 25 Feb 2010 124,931 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 3 Feb 2009 122,437 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 113,136 miles

poss slight leak from steering box

Pass 23 Jan 2007 112,035 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 109,381 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 109,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X665 JJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X665 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X665 JJW?

You can check the full history of X665 JJW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X665 JJW registered?

X665 JJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X665 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X665 JJW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X665 JJW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X665 JJW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.