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X895 JJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,007 mi
Last recorded145,007 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX895 JJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 145,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 144,798 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 144,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 144,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 144,610 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam inop on both lamps (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 144,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 143,608 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 142,826 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 141,758 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 141,758 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 141,053 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 139,907 miles

CHASSIS CORRODING

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT O/S SEAT BELT LOWER MOUNTING CORRODING

Fail 18 Jan 2018 139,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded AT REAR FROM BRAKE HOSE TO CALIPERS O/S AND N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

CHASSIS CORRODING

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT O/S SEAT BELT LOWER MOUNTING CORRODING

Pass 25 Jan 2017 139,550 miles

BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 24 Jan 2017 139,550 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 15 Dec 2015 137,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake cailper (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r bottom door hinge area badly corroded

surface rust throughout under vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2015 137,863 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake cailper (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r bottom door hinge area badly corroded

surface rust throughout under vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2014 136,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust throughout under vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2014 136,335 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust throughout under vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2013 131,662 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 131,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 127,310 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 127,310 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,039 miles

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

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front reg. plate cracked

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes fitted

wear at o/s front steering dampaer bush

Pass 16 Mar 2010 110,783 miles

nearside rear door not open from inside or outside

Fail 15 Mar 2010 110,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear door not open from inside or outside

Pass 16 Mar 2009 94,467 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2008 94,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front seat belt webbing damaged but not cut

Pass 20 Aug 2007 87,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 87,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 81,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 812,223 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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X895 JJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X895 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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X895 JJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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