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V722 KKR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

160,359 mi
Last recorded160,359 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV722 KKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 160,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 160,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 160,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 160,323 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 158,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Aug 2023 158,971 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jul 2023 158,965 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 156,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering dampener light misting of oil

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 156,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil pressure light illuminates on idle only.

Steering dampener light misting of oil

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 154,301 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn through

steering damper leaking oil

Fail 19 Apr 2021 154,301 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn through

steering damper leaking oil

Pass 5 Jul 2019 148,729 miles

Engine oil leaks apparent

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 148,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

engine oil leaks apparent

front discs and pads are in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipe is corroded

nearside and offside rear axle front tie bar bushes are in poor condition

nearside front seatbelt webbing is damaged

Pass 30 May 2018 142,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine and gearbox oil leaks apparent

front brake pads are getting thin

nearside front tyre perished

rear cross member badly corroded and very thin and holed on the outer ends

reverse light not working

Fail 29 May 2018 142,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine and gearbox oil leaks apparent

front brake pads are getting thin

nearside front tyre perished

rear cross member badly corroded and very thin and holed on the outer ends

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Jun 2017 138,600 miles

crack in the front windscreen

engine oil leaks apparent

front propshaft rear uj in poor condition

nearside front tyre on the minimum legal limit

offside front brake disc and pads in poor condition

offside front tyre perished and on the wear bars

oil pressure switch wire disconnected

rear prop shaft rear uj in poor condition

Fail 30 May 2017 138,592 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in the front windscreen

engine oil leaks apparent

front propshaft rear uj in poor condition

nearside front tyre on the minimum legal limit

offside front brake disc and pads in poor condition

offside front tyre perished and on the wear bars

oil pressure switch wire disconnected

rear prop shaft rear uj in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2016 136,508 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside n/s rear shock absorber top mount retaining washer missing

Propshaft universal joint worn rear of rear

Fail 6 Jul 2016 136,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside n/s rear shock absorber top mount retaining washer missing

Propshaft universal joint worn rear of rear

Pass 9 Jul 2015 134,098 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perrished

exhaust is rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2015 134,095 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perrished

exhaust is rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2014 124,762 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

steering arm rubber boot split but preventing the ingress of dirt

upper steering universal joint has slight play

Pass 20 May 2013 116,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 16 May 2013 116,338 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 May 2012 111,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 105,417 miles

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

front brake pads appear to becoming low

signs of tyre rubbing suspension arm on lock

Fail 12 May 2011 105,401 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake pads appear to becoming low

signs of tyre rubbing suspension arm on lock

Fail 28 Apr 2010 95,646 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,646 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 90,299 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 87,181 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 79,857 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 79,855 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 May 2006 68,784 miles

drivers door lock insecure,holding on second latch

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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V722 KKR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V722 KKR, 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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V722 KKR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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