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S21 WKS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,779 mi
Last recorded152,779 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 WKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 152,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front shock turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides at rear of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering damper has a light misting of oil

Fail 10 Aug 2022 152,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front shock turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides at rear of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

steering damper has a light misting of oil

Pass 4 Aug 2021 152,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel pin / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering damper has a light misting of oil

Fail 4 Aug 2021 152,190 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel pin / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

steering damper has a light misting of oil

Pass 5 Aug 2020 150,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear A frame ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

slight dampness around steering damper area

Pass 11 Apr 2019 149,660 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front lower swivel / knuckle slightly worn

Pass 5 Apr 2018 147,750 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened driver and outer passenger (5.2.2a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play offside bottom swivel joint (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2017 146,061 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 141,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 135,059 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 128,788 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2013 125,400 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 124,633 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 124,633 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front prop joint worn out

Pass 11 Jan 2011 122,183 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight play in wiper arms

Fail 7 Jan 2011 122,183 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight play in wiper arms

Pass 15 Jan 2010 118,451 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 118,451 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 113,234 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 111,048 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 106,753 miles

nearside front track rod has slight lift

nearside rear lower shock absorber bush has play

offside front ball joint has slight lift

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2006 101,441 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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S21 WKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S21 WKS, 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 S21 WKS registered?

S21 WKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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