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X891 JJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,539 mi
Last recorded127,539 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX891 JJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 127,539 miles

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

slight corrosion close to body mount nearside rear infront of wheel

Fail 22 Dec 2014 127,538 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

slight corrosion close to body mount nearside rear infront of wheel

Pass 3 Jan 2014 119,295 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper arm drive has excessive free play

Fail 2 Jan 2014 119,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper arm drive has excessive free play

Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,568 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 107,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 96,689 miles

top of BOTH shocker bushings worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 96,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in front shaft rear UJ joint.

top of BOTH shocker bushings worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 87,572 miles

Both rear upper shocker bushs worn

Drag link end worn

Nearside rear trailling arm front bush worn

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front hub oil seal weeping

Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both rear upper shocker bushs worn

Drag link end worn

Nearside rear trailling arm front bush worn

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front hub oil seal weeping

Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,905 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Nearside drag link end worn

Nearside front tyre worn

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear tyre worn

Steering damper bushs worn

Fail 22 Jun 2009 79,905 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn

Front discs and pads worn

Nearside drag link end worn

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear tyre worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper bushs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2008 71,738 miles

Play in steering damper bush

Rear brake pads look low

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Wear in rear differential?

Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,738 miles

Play in steering damper bush

Rear brake pads look low

Wear in rear differential?

Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,201 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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X891 JJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X891 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 X891 JJW registered?

X891 JJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X891 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X891 JJW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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