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W138 KYA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,477 mi
Last recorded55,477 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,477 miles

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

Nearside sidestep corroded

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 55,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Nearside sidestep corroded

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

nearside front upper suspension turret corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,192 miles

Drivers seat belt deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,183 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Drivers seat belt deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,394 miles

Front bumper corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,829 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,189 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,428 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,386 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,143 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,187 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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W138 KYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W138 KYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W138 KYA registered?

W138 KYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W138 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W138 KYA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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