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X9 JFF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,392 mi
Last recorded64,392 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 JFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 64,392 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 64,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 63,419 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 61,161 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 60,525 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 60,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 58,858 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,027 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 57,023 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering Damper Bush Worn

Pass 14 Jul 2020 54,830 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint Rubber Boot pereshing both side

Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,151 miles

Steering Damper End Bush Slight Wear

Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,503 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,424 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 47,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 44,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,914 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,835 miles

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar end links slight play

steering drop arm rubber perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,439 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,714 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,311 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,167 miles

long travel on handbrake

slight play in steering damper bushes

Fail 24 Sep 2008 32,163 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,207 miles

coolant level low

damage on osf and nsf seat belts

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,637 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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X9 JFF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X9 JFF, 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 X9 JFF registered?

X9 JFF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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