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W144 GKE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

21,027 mi
Last recorded21,027 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 GKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 21,027 miles

the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2025 20,707 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2024 20,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside has been treated parts covered

Fail 26 Jun 2024 20,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside has been treated parts covered

Pass 27 Jun 2023 19,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 19,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 19,366 miles

Front chassis crossmember corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 18,612 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 18,012 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side of the vehicle has been coated in black waxoil

Pass 27 Sep 2017 15,322 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 13,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,094 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 11,212 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 11,212 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 11,202 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

offside front floor corroded

offside nearside doors lower inner edge corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,153 miles

off side rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 11,153 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

off side rear chassis corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 10,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,454 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 8,822 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 88,171 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 8,031 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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W144 GKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W144 GKE, 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 W144 GKE registered?

W144 GKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W144 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W144 GKE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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