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X90 JAX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 JAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 93,001 miles

both front hub swivel seals leaking

misting of oil steering damper

Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,930 miles

misting of oil on steering damper

oil leak from both front hub seals past service standards

Fail 11 Oct 2024 92,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

misting of oil on steering damper

oil leak from both front hub seals past service standards

Pass 23 Oct 2023 92,504 miles

Offside Front track rod end cover perished

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears / upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

both front swivel joint seals weeping

coolant level low / signs of leak / advise further investigation

Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,150 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

both front swivel joint seals weeping

Fail 7 Oct 2022 92,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

both front swivel joint seals weeping

Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,696 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 91,696 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,416 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,950 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,946 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,777 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,832 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,551 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 82,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 82,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,101 miles

near side and off side front swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,428 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,883 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 72,593 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 64,962 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 61,866 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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X90 JAX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X90 JAX, 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 X90 JAX registered?

X90 JAX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X90 JAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X90 JAX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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