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4031 K

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,203 mi
Last recorded38,203 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4031 K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 38,203 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 38,199 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 37,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 37,349 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 36,933 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 35,621 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 35,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 33,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,691 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,135 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,296 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,928 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,406 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,828 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,962 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,842 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,329 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,708 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,452 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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4031 K is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 4031 K, 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 4031 K registered?

4031 K is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is 4031 K safe to buy?

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