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W136 KKS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,355 mi
Last recorded107,355 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 KKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 107,355 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,036 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 106,881 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 106,609 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 104,217 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 104,217 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 103,867 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 103,809 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,505 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,083 miles

chassis been freshly undersealed

Fail 31 Oct 2013 100,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

chassis been freshly undersealed

Fail 16 Jan 2012 100,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 89,137 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 89,137 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,014 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 80,012 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,806 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 69,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 61,538 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 194,409 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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W136 KKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W136 KKS, 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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W136 KKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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