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V275 KKO

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

302,585 mi
Last recorded302,585 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 KKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 302,585 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 301,435 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 301,194 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 300,275 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 300,271 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 298,488 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 296,137 miles

rear axle upper mount ball joint dust cover deteriorated

various areas of corrosion

various brake pipes corroded / deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2018 286,645 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 276,880 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 264,084 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 252,633 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 239,655 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 225,789 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 213,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 213,011 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 198,616 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 184,242 miles

o/s/f damage

Pass 13 Jan 2009 168,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 155,042 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 138,754 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 138,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 121,807 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 121,807 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V275 KKO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V275 KKO, 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 V275 KKO registered?

V275 KKO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V275 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V275 KKO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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