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V170 KWW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

394,342 mi
Last recorded394,342 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 394,342 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 394,130 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 393,773 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 393,102 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 382,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 365,059 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 365,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 346,856 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 326,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 305,397 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 285,069 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 266,275 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 266,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 246,850 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 226,920 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 206,059 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 181,564 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 181,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 162,613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 145,154 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 144,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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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V170 KWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V170 KWW, 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 V170 KWW registered?

V170 KWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V170 KWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V170 KWW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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