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YJI 323

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,821 mi
Last recorded119,821 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJI 323
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,821 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 118,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 116,781 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor getting weak

Fail 9 Jun 2022 116,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor getting weak

Pass 11 Jun 2021 115,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 113,722 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 112,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,693 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 107,521 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 105,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 99,871 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 99,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 96,930 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,611 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,865 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,107 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,627 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 63,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 63,255 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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YJI 323 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YJI 323, 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 YJI 323 registered?

YJI 323 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is YJI 323 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJI 323 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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