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W124 KLS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,816 mi
Last recorded123,816 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 KLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 123,816 miles

Nearside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 122,360 miles

Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 120,543 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside side repeater Light intensity reduced

Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,916 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,505 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,590 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,307 miles

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body mountings and lower door pillars corroded. not seriously affecting overall security

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,679 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 71,796 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 71,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,203 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 60,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,747 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,298 miles

corrosion in rest of rear crossmember and rear chassis generally

dampness on fromt shocks

Fail 2 Jul 2013 47,298 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in rest of rear crossmember and rear chassis generally

dampness on fromt shocks

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,301 miles

corrosion in rear crossmember

nearside rear pads moving on pad retaining pins

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,288 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 39,265 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,219 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,051 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,257 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,617 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 23,086 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 23,086 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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W124 KLS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W124 KLS, 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 W124 KLS registered?

W124 KLS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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