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V709 KWR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,960 mi
Last recorded101,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 KWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 101,960 miles

horn mounted in a different place but signed

slight corrossion inner wing brake pipes o/sw n/s

Pass 2 Jan 2025 101,515 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 101,073 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 100,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 98,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,940 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front swivel balls leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,345 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside chip in windscreen

all rubber dust covers perished

both front swivel balls leaking

slight oil leak form gearbox

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,348 miles

O/S front swivel slight seeping of oil

all steering arm dust covers slightly deteriorated

chip in screen

hand brake travel

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,063 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,144 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,898 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 91,094 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 89,511 miles

o/s rear reflector deteriorating

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 15 May 2012 87,235 miles

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

horn on switch

Pass 14 May 2011 85,244 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside swivel ball leaking slightly

Pass 8 May 2010 82,239 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 79,120 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 638,882 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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V709 KWR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V709 KWR, 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 V709 KWR registered?

V709 KWR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V709 KWR safe to buy?

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