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X886 JJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

124,968 mi
Last recorded124,968 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX886 JJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 124,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 123,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 122,894 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 121,563 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 120,728 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 119,957 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 118,398 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 116,794 miles

possible fuel leak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 115,653 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 117,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 113,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,399 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,316 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,054 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 108,276 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 108,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 105,329 miles

1.no plate light.2.washers.3.fog switch

Pass 2 Oct 2009 99,875 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 95,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,426 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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X886 JJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X886 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

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What year was X886 JJW registered?

X886 JJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X886 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X886 JJW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X886 JJW have outstanding finance?

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